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High-intensity 14-MeV cut-off neutron production by the1H(t,n)3He source reaction

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A detailed description of neutron production by the1H(t, n)3He source reaction is given. The corresponding angular-dependent yields and spectra are calculated for an incident triton energy of 21 MeV and a thick (totally absorbing) hydrogen target. Since this reaction is proposed for alternative consideration to present concepts of d-lithium fusion materials test facilities, the angular and spectral yields, and the volume-dependent fluxes in a test cell are compared with the equivalent quantities achievable from such facilities involving 35-MeV deuterons incident on thick natural lithium targets.

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Cierjacks, S. High-intensity 14-MeV cut-off neutron production by the1H(t,n)3He source reaction. J Fusion Energ 8, 193–200 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01051649

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