Belt-shaped neutron source
US9883577B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H6/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A continuous, thin layer of neutron source material, for example solid lithium, is formed into a belt. The belt is continuously advanced in front of a proton source to generate neutrons from the lithium target. Additionally, the belt is continuously cooled, as it passes through a gas cooling section. Through the continuous motion and cooling of the lithium target, the belt can provide an effective neutron source without melting the target neutron source material.
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