Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Nuclear transmutation – By charged particle bombardment
Reexamination Certificate
2011-07-12
2011-07-12
Mondt, Johannes P (Department: 3663)
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Nuclear transmutation
By charged particle bombardment
C376S194000, C376S199000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07978805
ABSTRACT:
A neutron source includes a low atomic number element target that is bombarded by incident energetic particles to provide a neutron flux. The source receives a controlled flow of liquid gallium that cools the target. The energetic particles may be for example protons or deuterons and the target is housed in a moderator/reflector assembly. Advantageously, the liquid gallium provides improved heat transfer, smaller flow rates and reduced stress on the target in comparison to prior art liquid coolants.
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