Neutron emission characteristics of a high-current plasma focus: Initial studies

The Texas A&M University plasma focus machine is operational and is beginning to provide good experimental data. It has its origins in several earlier machines and is located in a former service station building with a shield wall that provides a good geometry for neutron measurements. We are op...

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Main Authors: Freeman, Bruce L., Boydston, John C., Ferguson, Jim M., Lindeburg, Brent, Luginbill, Alvin D., Rock, James C., Tutt, Teresa E., Hagen, E. Chris, Ziegler, Lee
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
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Neutrons
Plasma measurements
Plasmas
USA Councils
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Summary:The Texas A&M University plasma focus machine is operational and is beginning to provide good experimental data. It has its origins in several earlier machines and is located in a former service station building with a shield wall that provides a good geometry for neutron measurements. We are operating in the high pressure mode for a plasma focus, similar to previous efforts in the US. Early neutron measurements are providing some insight for the machine's operation.
DOI:10.1063/1.1531328