Abstract

This work reports results of a systematic experimental study dealing with the optimization for neutron emission of the PF-50J plasma focus. The device was operated in a repetitive mode at repetition rates of 0.1-0.5 Hz. Optimal configurations, neutron emission rates, observed anisotropy, analysis and contrast of "good" and "bad" shots are currently presented. Additionally, engineering aspects on the neutron emission were also studied, such as contaminants removal circuit and chamber design.

Details

Title
Experimental Study on the Optimization for Neutron Emission in a Small Fast Plasma Focus Operated at Tens of Joules
Author
Tarifeno-Saldivia, A 1 ; Soto, L 2 

 Center for Research and Applications in Plasma Physics and Pulsed Power, P4, Chile; Universidad de Concepción, Chile 
 Comisión Chilena de Energía Nuclear (CCHEN), Casilla 188-D, Santiago, Chile; Center for Research and Applications in Plasma Physics and Pulsed Power, P4, Chile 
Publication year
2014
Publication date
May 2014
Publisher
IOP Publishing
ISSN
17426588
e-ISSN
17426596
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2576663021
Copyright
© 2014. This work is published under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.