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METHOD OF PRODUCING NEUTRONS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4148695
This patent relates to a method of producing neutrons in which there is produced a heated plasma containing heavy hydrogen isotope ions wherein heated ions are injected and confined in an elongated axially symmetric magnetic field having at least one magnetic field gradient region. In accordance with the method herein, the amplitude of the field and gradients are varied at an oscillatory periodic frequency to effect confinement by providing proper ratios of rotational to axial velocity components in the motion of said particles. The energetic neutrons may then be used as in a blanket zone containing a moderator and a source fissionable material to produce heat and thermal neutron fissionable materials. (AEC)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-18-006403
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 3117912
OSTI ID:
4148695
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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