Induced nuclear reactions: processes – systems – and elements – Nuclear fusion – Inertial confinement
Patent
1980-10-31
1983-04-26
Behrend, Harvey E.
Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements
Nuclear fusion
Inertial confinement
250398, 250396ML, G21B 102
Patent
active
043812805
ABSTRACT:
A triggering device and method for producing nuclear fusion reactions and having two or more intense pulses of high energy electrons derived from a single source and delivered to a target along separate paths but arriving at substantially the same time. The electron beams are produced in the electrode space of an electron accelerator which utilizes a cathode for producing multiple electron beams. Each electron beam is injected into a separate conventional linear pinch discharge. The high energy electron beams follow the pinch discharge and are delivered to the target. The pinch discharge tubes are curved so that each electron beam approaches the target from a different direction for irradiating the target symmetrically. Return conductors strategically located on the outer surface of each pinch discharge tube maintains the curved discharge within the center of the tube and sustains the pinch.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2741704 (1956-04-01), Trump et al.
patent: 2953718 (1960-09-01), Ducati
patent: 3489645 (1970-01-01), Daiber et al.
patent: 3833814 (1974-09-01), Nablo
patent: 3864640 (1975-02-01), Bennett
patent: 3892970 (1975-07-01), Freeman et al.
patent: 3899681 (1975-08-01), Beckner et al.
patent: 3968378 (1976-07-01), Roberts et al.
patent: 4263095 (1981-04-01), Thode
Roberts et al., "An Electron Beam Initiated Fusion Neutron Generator", IEEE ransaction on Plasma Science, vol. PS-2, Dec. 1974, pp. 257-260.
Kirkpatrick et al., "Structured Fusion Target Design," Nuclear Fusion, Apr. 1975, pp. 333-335.
Roberts et al., "The Pinch Effect in Pulsed Streams at Relativistic Energies," Plasma Physics, vol. 10, Pergamon Press, pp. 381-389.
Roberts et al., "Return Current Distributions for Improved Stabilization of Pinched Plasmas in Curved Tubes," Journal of The Alabama Academy of Sciences, vol. 41, No. 4, Oct. 1970, pp. 254-262.
Roberts, "Condition for Injection of Intense Relativistic Electron Beams into a Z Pinch", IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science, vol. PS-3, No. 4, Dec. 1975, pp. 216-221.
"Fusions by Electron Beam Produced at Sandia," Science News, vol. 112, No. 1, Jul. 2, 1977, p. 4.
Instrum. Exper. Tech. (USA) No. 6, (Nov.-Dec. 1969), pp. 1508-1510, "Quasioptical-Beam Divider", Akhiezer.
Behrend Harvey E.
Bush Freddie M.
Edelberg Nathan
Gibson Robert P.
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
LandOfFree
Method and device for producing nuclear fusion does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.
If you have personal experience with Method and device for producing nuclear fusion, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method and device for producing nuclear fusion will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-1564206