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Plasma pinch neutron generators and methods of generating neutrons

US10811155B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2017
Grant dateOct 20, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/10
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A neutron generator includes a fuel source configured to provide a neutron-producing fuel. The neutron generator includes a plasma confinement device coupled to the fuel source and configured to generate a z-pinch of the neutron-producing fuel.

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