Development of a compact neutron source based on field ionization processes

作者:Persaud Arun*; Allen Ian; Dickinson Michael R; Schenkel Thomas; Kapadia Rehan; Takei Kuniharu; Javey Ali
来源:JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY B, 2011, 29(2): 02B107.
DOI:10.1116/1.3531929

摘要

The authors report on the use of carbon nanofiber nanoemitters to ionize deuterium atoms for the generation of neutrons in a deuterium-deuterium reaction in a preloaded target. Acceleration voltages in the range of 50-80 kV are used. Field emission of electrons is investigated to characterize the emitters. The experimental setup and sample preparation are described and first data of neutron production are presented. Ongoing experiments to increase neutron production yields by optimizing the field emitter geometry and surface conditions are discussed.

  • 出版日期2011-3