A Fast-Neutron Source Based on a Vacuum-Insulated Tandem Accelerator and a Lithium Target

Authors:   D. Kasatov, A. Koshkarev, A. Makarov, G. Ostreinov, S. Taskaev, I. Shchudlo.
Journal: Instruments and Experimental Techniques,
https://doi.org/10.1134/S0020441220050152
Abstract: The production of a deuteron beam in a vacuum-insulated tandem accelerator and the generation of fast neutrons from a lithium target have been investigated. The possibility of using a source of fast neutrons for radiation testing of materials and for fast-neutron therapy is discussed.