The intensive DT neutron generator of TU Dresden

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Abstract

TU Dresden operates an accelerator-based intensive DT neutron generator. Experimental activities comprise investigation into material activation and decay, neutron and photon transport in matter and R&D work on radiation detectors for harsh environments. The intense DT neutron generator is capable to produce a maximum of 1012 n/s. The neutron source is a solid-type water-cooled tritium target based on a titanium matrix on a copper carrier. The neutron yield at a typical deuteron beam current of 1 mA is of the order of 1011 n/s in 4Π. A pneumatic sample transport system is available for short-time irradiations and connected to wo high-purity germanium detector spectrometers for the measurement of induced activities. The overall design of the experimental hall with the neutron generator allows a flexible setup of experiments including the possibility of investigating larger structures and cooled samples or samples at high temperatures.

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Original languageEnglish
Article number02004
JournalEPJ Web of Conferences
Volume170
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jan 2018
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title5th International Conference on Advancements in Nuclear Instrumentation Measurement Methods and their Applications, ANIMMA 2017
Duration19 - 23 June 2017
CityLiege
CountryBelgium

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Keywords

  • DT neutron generator, Fusion neutronics, Neutron flux detector