ACCELERATOR PULSED FAST ASSEMBLY.
Abstract
Results of measurements of the properties of a pulsed neutron source are presented. The source consists of a slightly sub-prompt-critical fast reactor of uranium metal (93% U-235) shpere struck by a pulsed 29 MeV electron beam from a linear accelerator. The peak neutron intensity and pulse width depend upon both the LINAC pulse properties and the assembly multiplication. Peak powers of about 300 Mw were attained for a pulse width at half maximum of about 5 micron/ sec. Measurements were made of neutron yield, pulse shape, and mechanical expansion of the reactor.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 19, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0466666
Entities
People
- J. L. Russell
- K. L. Crosbie
Organizations
- General Dynamics