Abstract:
A target for a neutron generator having a surface formed of a plurality of V-shaped funnels or grovves with edges coinciding at an acute angle for reducing sputtering of the reaction layer by the hydrogen ions incident upon the target surface.
Abstract:
A neutron radiation treatment apparatus having a high voltage generator, a neutron generator and a collimator. The neutron generator is supplied with power from the high voltage generator. The collimator forms a beam of useful rays suitable for radiation treatment. The high voltage generator, the neutron generator and the collimator are rigidly connected together and are fastened to a rotatably mounted support plate. The high voltage generator and the neutron generator are disposed on one side of the support plate. The collimator is disposed on the other side of the support plate.
Abstract:
Neutron-generating targets are made up of a layer of a hydride mixture of at least two metals of two different groups, one of which increases in volume during the chemical hydriding reaction and the other decreases in volume.
Abstract:
A neutron source tube comprising an evacuated envelope, a target of active metal in the tube, a hydrogen isotope sorbed in said target, a second member of active metal in said tube, a hydrogen isotope sorbed in said second member of active metal, spaced terminals on the outside of said envelope electrically connected respectively to said target and said second member of active metal whereby said target and said member become electrodes, a third electrode in said tube for establishing an arc between itself and said second member of active metal, a coating on said target preventing desorption of the hydrogen isotope in the target and being penetrable by hydrogen isotope ions, and a coating on said second member of active metal preventing desorption of the hydrogen isotope in the target and being destructible by said arc.
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for generating high-energy neutrons are disclosed. Neutron emissive target material is deposited on one or more surfaces on a rotatable, hollow, toroidal target support. Said surfaces are bombarded by beams of ions of generally rectangular cross section, so that when the bombarded surfaces are viewed end-wise, a compact, generally square source of neutrons is provided, such as is required for collimation. A combination of molecular and atomic ions emitted from at least one conventional accelerator are passed through a magnetic field for the purpose of separating the ions into one homogeneous group of atomic and one homogeneous group of molecular ions before said ions are allowed to impinge on the target surfaces. One accelerator directs ions to each target surface as the target rotates. Coolant is directed through a cavity within the toroidal support for the purpose of cooling the target support and target material. A refrigerated surface is placed in close proximity to the target surface to condense vapors which might prove harmful to the target and for thermally cooling said target.
Abstract:
A target for dispensing high energy protons or neutrons or ionized atoms or ionized molecules is provided which comprises a container for the target gas, which is at atmospheric or higher pressure. The container material can release the target gas in the spot where the container is heated above a predetermined temperature by the impact of an ion beam where protons or neutrons are desired, or by electrons where ionized atoms or molecules are desired. On the outside of the container, except for the region where the beam is to impact, there is deposited a layer of a metal which is imperious to gaseous diffusion. A further protective coating of a material is placed over the layer of metal, except at the region of the ion impact area in order to adsorb any unreacted gas in the vacuum in which the target is placed, to thereby prevent reduction of the high vacuum, as well as contamination of the interior of the vacuum chamber.
Abstract:
A target for producing neutrons is composed of layers of hydrides mounted on a plate impermeable to hydrogen. This increases the life of the target.
Abstract:
Compositions for radiochemical reactions including yttrium deuterides and tritides and solutions of deuterium and tritium in yttrium alloys with titanium and/or zirconium.
Abstract:
Neutron generator with an ion source at high voltage potential for the generation of an ion beam and a target in which neutrons are generated by the ion beam through nuclear reactions.
Abstract:
This invention relates to a high intensity, pulsed thermal neutron source comprising a neutron-producing source which emits pulses of fast neutrons, a moderator block adjacent to the fast neutron source, a reflector block which encases the fast neutron source and the moderator block and has a thermal neutron exit port extending therethrough from the moderator block, and a neutron energy-dependent decoupling reflector liner covering the interior surfaces of the thermal neutron exit port and surrounding all surfaces of the moderator block except the surface viewed by the thermal neutron exit port.