Single-use plasma pinch neutron generators
US10813207B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 28, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E30/10
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A single-use neutron generator includes a power supply. The single-use neutron generator includes a fuel source configured to provide neutron-producing fuel. The single-use neutron generator includes a plasma confinement device coupled to the power supply and the fuel source and configured to generate a plasma pinch of the neutron-producing fuel. At least one component of the single-use neutron generator is configured for single use.
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