Pulsed neutron generator tube design which extends the lifetime of a cathode
US9322262B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H3/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for operating a pulsed neutron generator including an ionizer with an electron emitting cathode and a grid wherein the cathode and grid are disposed in a sealed chamber. At least one of the following is applicable to the ionizer; a distance between the cathode and the grid, a cathode current and/or a potential on the grid are selected such that the ionizer operates at most about one-half the space charge limited current for a grid current selected to provide a predetermined amount of neutron production.
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