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Radiation induced cavitation: A possible phenomenon in liquid targets?

Conference ·
OSTI ID:656703
The proposed design of a new, short-pulse spallation neutron source includes a liquid mercury target irradiated with a 1 GeV proton beam. This paper explores the possibility that cavitation bubbles may be formed in the mercury and briefly discusses some design features that could avoid harmful effects should cavitation take place.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
656703
Report Number(s):
ORNL/CP--98775; CONF-980921--; ON: DE98006061
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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