Optimization of IEC grid design for maximum neutron production

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 04:00:00 EST 1996 · Fusion Technology

OSTI ID:447303

Miley, G H; DeMora, J; Stubbers, R; Tzonev, I V ^[1]; Anderl, R A ^[2]; Nadler, J H ^[3]; Nebel, R ^[4]

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1. Univ. of Illinois, Urbana, IL (United States)
2. Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Company, Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
3. Department of Energy, Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
4. Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)

Two different, complementary approaches were taken to determine the effects of an Inertial Electrostatic Confinement (IEC) grid`s design on the neutron production rate of the device. A semi-empirical formula developed from experimental data predicts the neutron yield of an IEC device, given the chamber size, grid radius and transparency, and operating voltage and current. Results from the IXL computer program support some of the scalings found in the semi-empirical formula. A second formula was also developed that predicts the neutron yield of an IEC device using grid design parameters and the ion core radius. The SIMION computer program was used to calculate the ion core radius. These formulas are useful tools for designing grids that will maximize the neutron yield for IEC devices. 7 refs., 9 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: AC07-94ID13223
• OSTI ID: 447303
• Report Number(s): CONF-9606116--; CNN: Grant INTEL CC-S-622904-002C
• Journal Information: Fusion Technology, Journal Name: Fusion Technology Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 30; ISSN 0748-1896; ISSN FUSTE8
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

66 PHYSICS
70 PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN
ELECTROSTATICS
GRIDS
I CODES
INERTIAL CONFINEMENT
ION BEAMS
NEUTRON ACTIVATION ANALYSIS
NEUTRONS
OPTIMIZATION
PLASMA CONFINEMENT
PRODUCTION
S CODES