Optimal Fast Neutron Sources Using Linear Electron Accelerators
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Fast neutron sources are designed and experimentally tested, based on optimized conversion targets and linear accelerator as electron suppliers. Both gamma radiation and fast neutron emissions are studied, establishing the most effective characteristics of the targets in terms of material, spatial dimensions, relative position of target and source, incident electron energy. A numerical procedure is implemented in order to obtain optimum values of the conversion efficiency and neutron flux, respectively.
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