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Neutron Generation from Straight Pinches

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1723390· OSTI ID:4302329
Experiments on the neutrons produced in deuterium gas during a high- current pulsed discharge are described. With 15-kv applied to a straight discharge tube 30 cm long, neutrons are produced during a 0.1 mu sec pulse ~1.4 mu sec after gas breakdown. The yield of 107 to 108 neutrons per discharge depends on gas purity and the dischange tube wall material. The axial asymmetry in neutron energy indicate that the neutrons are produced in reactions whose center of mass moves preferentially towards the cathode.
Research Organization:
Los Alamos Scientific Lab., N. Mex.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-12-015664
OSTI ID:
4302329
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 29; ISSN JAPIAU; ISSN 0021-8979
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English