A switchable radioactive neutron source: Proof-of-principle
| Autor: | Edgar A. Rhodes, D. L. Bowers, C.E. Dickerman |
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| Rok vydání: | 1998 |
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Materials science
business.industry Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Oxide chemistry.chemical_element Pollution Analytical Chemistry chemistry.chemical_compound Nuclear Energy and Engineering chemistry Proof of concept Electromagnetic shielding Optoelectronics Neutron source Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Neutron Thin film Beryllium business Spectroscopy |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 233:161-165 |
| ISSN: | 1588-2780 0236-5731 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/bf02389665 |
| Popis: | The feasibility of a practical switchable radioactive neutron source (SRNS) that can be switched on and off like an accelerator and is field portable has been demonstrated. A stable, thin film of238Pu oxide deposited on a stainless steel planchet was the alpha source and beryllium was the light element target that produced neutrons. This device requires minimal, if any, shielding when not in use. Design specifications and performance of this proof-in-principle instrument are discussed. |
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