ISSN:
1572-9591
Keywords:
14 MeV neutron
;
Cockcroft-Walton accelerator
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Abstract As part of our fusion-product diagnostic development program, we have begun a series of experiments with 14 MeV neutrons generated in a Cockcroft-Walton accelerator. Two different detectors have been used to measure the neutron yield: a silicon SBD and a Cu foil. The energy of the emitted neutrons has been determined by using two spectrometers: the SBD and a3He proportional counter. The reaction rate is monitored, with about ±5% accuracy, by detecting the α particles from D + T →n +α. The neutron yields obtained from the Si detector and the Cu activation had associated uncertainties of about ±15% and agreed well with the predicted values from α measurements.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01079676
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