Accelerator-driven neutron sources for fusion-materials testing

Conference · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01052133· OSTI ID:5361776

Lawrence, G P

Several accelerator-driven neutron sources have been proposed for satisfying the requirements of a high-flux high-volume international fusion materials testing facility that could be built in the near future. This paper summarizes the features and projected performance for the three accelerator sources that are leading candidates for such a role and that are viewed by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as worthy of further evaluation. These are: (1) the d-Li source, in which 35-MeV deuteron beams are incident on flowing lithium targets, (2) the t-H{sub 2}O source, in which 21-MeV triton beams strike high-speed water jets, and (3) the Spallation source in which a 600-MeV proton beam bombards a heavy-metal target.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5361776
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-91-2706; CONF-9106182--1; ON: DE91018034
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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BARYON REACTIONS
CHARGED-PARTICLE REACTIONS
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DEUTERON REACTIONS
ELEMENTS
HADRON REACTIONS
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LITHIUM
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