Some x-ray and neutron measurements on the dense plasma focus

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1973-08
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Australian Atomic Energy Commission
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Measurements of the X-ray and neutron emissions from a dense plasma focus device are given which include time integrated X-ray photographs of the focus, time dependent X-ray and neutron output characteristics and average neutron energy measurements determined by time of flight. The time of emission of X-rays and neutrons has been correlated with the time differential of the plasma current and the results of Bernstein et al. (1969) confirmed. When the focus was operated with a negative centre electrode, the X-ray and neutron emission was = 0.25% of that obtained under identical conditions with a positive centre electrode.
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Hogg, G. R. & Tendys, J. (1973). Some x-ray and neutron measurements on the dense plasma focus (AAEC-E-280). Lucas Heights, NSW: Australian Atomic Energy Commission.