NEUTRON TUBE Russian patent published in 2006 - IPC G21G4/02 

FIELD: engineering physics; neutron production for various applications.

SUBSTANCE: proposed neutron tube has body accommodating three-electrode controlled ion source whose anode and cathode are saturated with hydrogen ions, as well as insulating target and gas absorbers. Target is made in the form of identical three-electrode controlled ion source disposed within tube body against first ion source for simultaneous supply of negative and positive voltage pulses of same amplitude to both ion sources in turn.

EFFECT: enhanced service life of tube affording rated neutron yield.

1 cl, 1 dwg