Plasma pinch neutron generators and methods of generating neutrons
US10811155B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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