Compact high efficiency electrical power source
US5586137A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21H1/12
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A compact fission reactor generates a flux of fission fragments, fission neutrons, and gamma-ray photons. The flux excites a noble element converter medium which produces light. Optical means are provided for focusing the light onto an array of photovoltaic cells. The photovoltaic cells convert the light radiation into electrical energy for various load applications.
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