Diagnostics for Intense Pulsed Ion Beams.

Abstract

Diagnostic methods and techniques for intense pulsed ion beams are presented. Especially important is a detailed description of the measurement of delayed radioactivity from nuclear reactions induced in a target by the ions. This activation analysis provides the most precise, unambiguous means of determining the number of ions per pulse that is presently available. A compilation of yields and cross sections for several nuclear reactions is given. Included among the nuclear techniques is the measurement of prompt radiation such as gamma-rays and neutrons from ion induced reactions. In addition a scintillator-photodiode detector is described which has been proven to be useful for the measurement of time-of-flight and which may be used to observe the relative pulse shape. Biased ion collectors and difficulties associated with their use are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033691

Entities

People

  • Chris A. Kapetanakos
  • Frank C. Young
  • James R. Golden

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accumulators
  • Detectors
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ion Beams
  • Ions
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Reactions
  • Photodiodes
  • Radiation
  • Radioactive Decay
  • Radioactivity
  • Scintillation Counters
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy