Title :
Generation of neutron beam by the cylindrical discharge fusion device
Author :
Kanagae, T. ; Noborio, K. ; Yamamoto, Y. ; Konishi, S.
Author_Institution :
Kyoto Univ., Uji, Japan
Abstract :
A discharge-type tube shaped neutron source has been developed utilizing fusion reactions on the surface of the cylindrical electrodes in the device. Neutron beam can be generated with adequate reflector design. From the neutronic analyses using the MCNP; three-dimensional particle transport code, using H2O or D2O as a reflector is essential to obtain narrow-shaped and sufficiently thermalized neutron beam. Experimental results supported the design and suggest the feasibility of table top fusion neutron beam based on this concept.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; fusion reactor design; neutron reflection; neutron sources; neutron transport theory; nuclear engineering computing; nuclear fusion; D2O reflector; H2O reflector; MCNP; cylindrical discharge fusion device; discharge-type tube shaped neutron source; electrodes; fusion reactions; neutron beam generation; neutronic analyses; reflector design; three-dimensional particle transport code; Fusion power generation; Particle beams; MCNP; cylindrical discharge fusion; neutron beam; neutron generator;
Conference_Titel :
Fusion Engineering, 2009. SOFE 2009. 23rd IEEE/NPSS Symposium on
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2635-5
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2636-2
DOI :
10.1109/FUSION.2009.5226383
