Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2016, 1 (4): 207, Published Online: May. 9, 2017
Neutrons in a nanosecond low-pressure discharge in deuterium
Neutrons Neutrons Deuterium Deuterium High-voltage nanosecond discharge High-voltage nanosecond discharge Low-pressure Low-pressure Thermonuclear reaction Thermonuclear reaction
Abstract
Stable neutron generation with a yield of ~1.2×104 neutrons per pulse was obtained during d(d,n)3He reaction initiated by the high-voltage nanosecond discharge in a gap with a potential tungsten cylinder (anode) and a grounded deuterated zirconium plate (cathode) filled with deuterium at a pressure of ~102 Pa. Estimated duration of the neutron pulse was ~1.5 ns. Less intensive neutron emission was registered without deuterated plate. Splashing of material of the tungsten electrode was observed during the high-voltage nanosecond discharge in the deuterium, hydrogen, helium and argon at pressures of 102-104 Pa.
Victor F. Tarasenko, Mikhail I. Lomaev, Dmitry A. Sorokin, Boris A. Nechaev, Vladimir N. Padalko, Gennady N. Dudkin. Neutrons in a nanosecond low-pressure discharge in deuterium[J]. Matter and Radiation at Extremes, 2016, 1(4): 207.