SEALED-OFF NEUTRON TUBE: THE UNDERLYING RESEARCH WORK
Journal Article
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· Philips Res. Rept.
OSTI ID:4744613
Investigations into the making of sealed-off neutron tubes are reported. Neutron tubes are a kind of gas-discharge tube, having roughly the same size and operating voltages as x-ray tubes and designed for the generation of neutrons. The ions produced in a Penning ion source (deuterons or a mixture of deuterons and tritons are used) are accelerated by a single-stage accelerating system to potentials between 100 and 200 kv. They strike a tritium target, where they liberate neutrons of 14 Mev. In addition to the conventional tritium target, the system incorporates a supplementary target. A special device keeps the gas pressure constart during the operation of the tube. The neutron yield is better than 10/sup 8/ neutrons per second. The structural elements of the tube and the problems they involve are discussed. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-17-007069
- OSTI ID:
- 4744613
- Journal Information:
- Philips Res. Rept., Journal Name: Philips Res. Rept. Vol. Vol: 16
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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