1. Optimization of Hanyang University Plasma Focus Device as a Neutron Source
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Hyun-Jong Woo, Y.-S. Choi, Jooho Whang, Kyu-Sun Chung, Jong Kyung Kim, Yong Ho Jung, Hyun-Jong You, Myoung-Jae Lee, Chi Young Han, and Jai-Ki Lee
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Dense plasma focus ,Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous) ,Maximum power principle ,Neutron generator ,Chemistry ,Torr ,Electrode ,General Engineering ,General Physics and Astronomy ,Neutron source ,Neutron ,Plasma ,Atomic physics - Abstract
The optimum focusing conditions of the Hanyang University Plasma Focus (HUPF) device have been obtained by determining maximum power input to the focusing plasma while changing pressure at one fixed electrode, which leads to the maximum neutron generation. Six electrodes of different lengths have been used according to the snow-plow model to determine the conditions for the maximum neutron production of the HUPF device, namely 1.6×108 (n/shot) with 17 cm electrode length and a 3.4 Torr pressure.
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- 2004
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