Production of Fast Neutron With Plasma Focus Device

2006/05/05 by M. Gai, Gai, Moshe
Physics and Astronomy · #FOS: Physical sciences #Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics #Magnetic confinement fusion research #Nuclear Experiment (nucl-ex) #Nuclear Physics and Applications

paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.nucl-ex/0605003

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Abstract

Before its demise DIANA Hi-TECH, LLC, demonstrated the use of two 50 kJoule Plasma Focus devices for the copius production of fast neutrons, x-rays and radio-isotopes. Such a device is suitable for fast neutron non invasive interogation of contra-band materials including hidden nuclear materials. It could be particularly useful for a fast and fail safe interogation of large cargo containers, or in merchant marine port of entries. The performance and fast neutron production (2.5 or 14 MeV at 10¹1 or 10¹3 neutrons per pulse, respectively) of the two PF50 Plasma Focus devices produced by DIANA HiTECH, LLC, are discussed.

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