Plasma window performance and scaling for an accelerator-based neutron source

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作者
Blatz, J. M. [1 ]
Barrows, P. [1 ]
Kile, T. [1 ]
Hoerr, D. [1 ]
Gribb, T. [1 ]
Hershcovitch, A. [2 ]
Radel, R. [1 ]
机构
[1] SHINE Technol, Fitchburg, WI 53711 USA
[2] Brookhaven Natl Lab, Upton, NY 11973 USA
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REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS | 2023年 / 94卷 / 11期
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VACUUM; ATMOSPHERE; INTERFACE; DEUTERIUM;
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10.1063/5.0149656
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TH7 [仪器、仪表];
学科分类号
0804 ; 080401 ; 081102 ;
摘要
A "plasma window" was developed for use with a SHINE accelerator-based neutron source. In this work, the design of the plasma window is presented along with results demonstrating successful operation in deuterium over a range of aperture diameters (5-12 mm), gas flow rates (3.5 to 12.5 slm), and input powers (10-55 kW). An empirically determined relationship between the aperture diameter, deuterium gas flow rate, input power, and plasma window pressure differential is also presented.
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