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RIS citation export for TUYGBF2: Commercial Applications of High-Yield Accelerator-Based Neutron Generators

TY - UNPB
AU - Michalak, M.
AU - Radel, R.F.
AU - Rittenhouse, K.M.
ED - Koscielniak, Shane
ED - Satogata, Todd
ED - Schaa, Volker RW
ED - Thomson, Jana
TI - Commercial Applications of High-Yield Accelerator-Based Neutron Generators
J2 - Proc. of IPAC2018, Vancouver, BC, Canada, April 29-May 4, 2018
C1 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
T2 - International Particle Accelerator Conference
T3 - 9
LA - english
AB - Phoenix, LLC. has developed an accelerator-based high-yield neutron generator. This system utilizes a microwave ion source (MWS), 300 kV DC accelerator, magnetic solenoid focus element, differential pumping system, and gaseous deuterium target to achieve neutron yields of 3x10¹¹ n/s. Lower-yield variations of the device have been built using a solid titanium target, and design for a DT version of the gas target system is underway that will increase neutron yield to 5x10¹³ n/s. Phoenix has delivered a number of systems to government and commercial customers and has identified a number of longer-term commercial applications for this high-yield neutron generator. These include medical isotope production, neutron radiography, radiation effects testing, active interrogation for explosives and SNM detection, and Cf-252 replacement. Most applications require the development of specialized moderator assemblies and fixtures to meet customer requirements. This presentation will discuss the base neutron generator technology and custom variations and will address a number of the commercial applications in which Phoenix neutron generators have been utilized.
PB - JACoW Publishing
CP - Geneva, Switzerland
ER -