Means and method for controlling the neutron output of a neutron generator tube
US4092545A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 8, 1976 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 1996 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H3/06
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Means and method for energizing and regulating a neutron generator tube having a target, an ion source and a replenisher includes providing a negative high voltage to the target and monitoring the target current. A constant current from a constant current source is divided into a shunt current and a replenisher current in accordance with the target current. The replenisher current is applied to the replenisher in a neutron generator tube so as to control the neutron output in accordance with the target current.
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