Fast-neutron source based on plasma-focus device

This paper describes investigations of neutrons produced by small plasma focus device PF-6 operating in the Institute of Plasma Physics and Laser Microfusion, Warsaw, Poland. Main parameters of neutron radiation have been measured by scintillation probe, and by activation technique. Current derivative probe has also been applied to measure dI/dt signal. Simultaneously neutron transport calculations have been carried out by Monte Carlo method. Finally, experimental measurements and numerical calculations have allowed concluding that plasma focus devices can be useful pulse neutron sources for different applications.