TITLE

High Intensity, Pulsed, D-D Neutron Generator

AUTHOR(S)
Williams, D. L.; Vainionpaa, J. H.; Jones, G.; Piestrup, M. A.; Gary, C. K.; Harris, J. L.; Fuller, M. J.; Cremer, J. T.; Ludewigt, B. A.; Kwan, J. W.; Reijonen, J.; Leung, K.-N.; Gough, R. A.
PUB. DATE
March 2009
SOURCE
AIP Conference Proceedings;3/15/2009, Vol. 1099 Issue 1, p936
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Single ion-beam RF-plasma neutron generators are presented as a laboratory source of intense neutrons. The continuous and pulsed operations of such a neutron generator using the deuterium-deuterium fusion reaction are reported. The neutron beam can be pulsed by switching the RF plasma and/or a gate electrode. These generators are actively vacuum pumped so that a continuous supply of deuterium gas is present for the production of ions and neutrons. This contributes to the generator’s long life. These single-beam generators are capable of producing up to 1010 n/s. Previously, Adelphi and LBNL have demonstrated these generators' applications in fast neutron radiography, Prompt Gamma Neutron Activation Analysis (PGNAA) and Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA). Together with an inexpensive compact moderator, these high-output neutron generators extend useful applications to home laboratory operations.
ACCESSION #
37259022

Tags: NEUTRON sources;  NUCLEAR activation analysis;  NEUTRON radiography;  NEUTRONS;  DEUTERIUM

 

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