Repetitively Pulsed Capacitor Bank for the Dense-Plasma Focus.

摘要

This report describes a 1 pulse per second capacitor bank designed to energize a dense-plasma focus (DPF). The DPF is a neutron source capable (with moderate scaling) of delivering a minimum of 10 exp 15 neutrons per pulse or neutron flux of 2 x 10 exp 13 N/cm exp 2 .s. The average power consumption, which has become a major issue due to the energy crisis, is analyzed with respect to other plasma devices and is shown to be highly favorable. This small source size high flux neutron source could be extemely useful to qualify fission reactor material irradiation results for fusion reactor design. (ERA citation 01:018239)