Compact Neutron Sources
Abstract
The Compact Neutron Sources thrust will develop the platform technologies for revolutionary portable energetic sources for in-field sensing, detection, and imaging. A focus of this thrust will be the development of compact neutron sources. Today's neutron imaging technology allows for unique sensing modalities that can currently only be performed at facility-sized installations. The research and development pursued under this thrust will enable the use of neutron imaging and detection in the field at time-scales and logistical footprints compatible with DoD missions. Multiple component technologies, such as new multi-functional materials with tuned physical and electrical characteristics and high-efficiency ion sources, will be developed and integrated in laboratory demonstration test beds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- cda5d1e3ab86adb907460cfba781e5a3