Influence of Krypton Seeding on DD Fusion Neutron Production: Evaluation Methodology for Plasma Focus Optimization

• Main Authors: Talebitaher, A., Lee, S., Kalaiselvi, S. M. P., Verma, R., Lee, P., Springham, S. V., Tan, T. L., Rawat, R. S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Springer US 2015
• Subjects: QC Physics
• Online Access: http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/227/7/Influence%20of%20Krypton%20Seeding%20on%20DD%20Fusion%20Neutron%20Production.pdf; http://eprints.intimal.edu.my/227/

A sub-kilo-Joule plasma focus device (FMPF- 3, 14 kV/235 J) was operated with deuterium–krypton admixtures (of 1, 2 and 5 % Kr by volume) to study the influence of admixture ratio on neutron yield (Yn). Experiments were performed for different insulator sleeve lengths and cathode geometries. Th...