nuclear radiation generator capable of downhole operation, neutron generator capable of downhole operation, method for nuclear radiation downhole generation, and x-ray generator capable of downhole operation

摘要

Systems, methods, and devices with improved electrode configuration for downhole nuclear radiation generators are provided. For example, one embodiment of a nuclear radiation generator capable of downhole operation may include a charged particle source, a target material, and an acceleration column between the charged particle source and the target material. The acceleration column may include an intermediate electrode that remains floating at a variable potential, being electrically isolated from the rest of the acceleration column.