Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Nuclear fusion – Plasma formed between spaced electrodes
Patent
1997-07-30
1998-11-10
Wasil, Daniel D.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Nuclear fusion
Plasma formed between spaced electrodes
31511141, 307419, 89 111, G21B 100
Patent
active
058355456
ABSTRACT:
A compact source of intense radiation includes: a multi-element, disc-style, explosive magnetic flux compression generator, switching, peaking-stage generator, plasma flow switch, and a dense-plasma-focus type, pulsed neutron source. The main explosive generator receives initial amounts of magnetic flux and energy from a smaller explosive generator. Explosive action drives the conductors of the main generator together, reducing the inductance and thereby increasing both the current and magnetic energy. A switch closes to connect the peaking-stage generator and plasma flow switch in series with the main generator (and in parallel with the ballast inductor). As the current rises in the plasma flow switch, its plasma armature is electromagnetically-accelerated axially along coaxial electrodes, attaining speeds above 60-70 km/s. Meanwhile, explosive action on the peaking-stage generator provides additional magnetic flux compression. The arrangement makes use of the moderating influence of hydrogen-bearing products (from the explosive generators), that remain between the neutron source and the target during the neutron burst. The entire combination of explosive, electrical, plasmadynamic and neutronic action is designed to provide a compact source of intense electromagnetic radiation for accelerated protection against chemical and environmental weapons.
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Auton William G.
Callahan Kenneth E.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Wasil Daniel D.
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