公开(公告)号：US09560734B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US12710225

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Brian Rusnak ,  Vincent Tang

Inventor： Brian Rusnak ,  Vincent Tang

IPC: H05H1/40 ,  H05H3/06 ,  H05H1/06

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  H05H1/06

Abstract: A non-radio-isotopic radiological source using a dense plasma focus (DPF) to produce an intense z-pinch plasma from a gas, such as helium, and which accelerates charged particles, such as generated from the gas or injected from an external source, into a target positioned along an acceleration axis and of a type known to emit ionizing radiation when impinged by the type of accelerated charged particles. In a preferred embodiment, helium gas is used to produce a DPF-accelerated He2+ ion beam to a beryllium target, to produce neutron emission having a similar energy spectrum as a radio-isotopic AmBe neutron source. Furthermore, multiple DPFs may be stacked to provide staged acceleration of charged particles for enhancing energy, tunability, and control of the source.

Abstract translation: 使用致密等离子体焦点（DPF）的非放射性同位素放射源从气体（例如氦）产生强烈的z-夹点等离子体，并且其加速带电粒子，例如从气体产生或从外部来源注入 进入沿着加速轴定位的目标和当被加速带电粒子的类型撞击时已知会发射电离辐射的类型。 在优选的实施方案中，使用氦气来生产DPF加速的He2 +离子束到铍靶，以产生具有与放射 - 同位素AmBe中子源类似的能谱的中子发射。 此外，可以堆叠多个DPF以提供带电粒子的分阶段加速度，以增强源的能量，可调性和控制。

公开(公告)号：US20120106690A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US12540203

申请日：2009-08-12

Applicant: Vincent Tang ,  Glenn A. Meyer ,  Steven Falabella ,  Gary Guethlein ,  Brian Rusnak ,  Stephen Sampayan ,  Christopher M. Spadaccini ,  Li-Fang Wang ,  John Harris ,  Jeff Morse

Inventor： Vincent Tang ,  Glenn A. Meyer ,  Steven Falabella ,  Gary Guethlein ,  Brian Rusnak ,  Stephen Sampayan ,  Christopher M. Spadaccini ,  Li-Fang Wang ,  John Harris ,  Jeff Morse

IPC: H05H3/06 ,  H05H3/00 ,  H05H15/00

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G21G4/02

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a pyroelectric crystal, a deuterated or tritiated target, an ion source, and a common support coupled to the pyroelectric crystal, the deuterated or tritiated target, and the ion source. In another embodiment, a method includes producing a voltage of negative polarity on a surface of a deuterated or tritiated target in response to a temperature change of a pyroelectric crystal, pulsing a deuterium ion source to produce a deuterium ion beam, accelerating the deuterium ion beam to the deuterated or tritiated target to produce a neutron beam, and directing the ion beam onto the deuterated or tritiated target to make neutrons using a voltage of the pyroelectric crystal and/or an HGI surrounding the pyroelectric crystal. The directionality of the neutron beam is controlled by changing the accelerating voltage of the system. Other apparatuses and methods are presented as well.

Abstract translation: 根据一个实施例，一种装置包括热电晶体，氘化或氚化靶，离子源和耦合到热电晶体，氘化或氚化靶和离子源的共同支撑体。 在另一个实施例中，一种方法包括响应于热电晶体的温度变化，在氘化或氚化靶的表面上产生负极性的电压，脉冲氘离子源以产生氘离子束，加速氘离子束 到氘化或氚化的靶产生中子束，并且将离子束引导到氘化或氚化的靶上，以使用热电晶体的电压和/或围绕热电晶体的HGI形成中子。 通过改变系统的加速电压来控制中子束的方向性。 还提出了其他装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20100215136A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12710225

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Brian Rusnak ,  Vincent Tang

Inventor： Brian Rusnak ,  Vincent Tang

IPC: G21B1/00

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  H05H1/06

Abstract: A non-radio-isotopic radiological source using a dense plasma focus (DPF) to produce an intense z-pinch plasma from a gas, such as helium, and which accelerates charged particles, such as generated from the gas or injected from an external source, into a target positioned along an acceleration axis and of a type known to emit ionizing radiation when impinged by the type of accelerated charged particles. In a preferred embodiment, helium gas is used to produce a DPF-accelerated He2+ ion beam to a beryllium target, to produce neutron emission having a similar energy spectra as a radio-isotopic AmBe neutron source. Furthermore, multiple DPFs may be stacked to provide staged acceleration of charged particles for enhancing energy, tenability, and control of the source.

Abstract translation: 使用致密等离子体焦点（DPF）的非放射性同位素放射源从气体（例如氦）产生强烈的z-夹点等离子体，并且其加速带电粒子，例如从气体产生或从外部来源注入 进入沿着加速轴定位的目标和当被加速带电粒子的类型撞击时已知会发射电离辐射的类型。 在优选实施例中，使用氦气来生产DPF加速的He2 +离子束到铍靶，以产生具有与放射 - 同位素AmBe中子源类似的能谱的中子发射。 此外，可以堆叠多个DPF以提供带电粒子的分阶段加速度，以增强源的能量，可维护性和控制。

公开(公告)号：US06844561B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10284175

申请日：2002-10-31

Applicant: Brian Rusnak ,  James M. Hall ,  Stewart Shen ,  Richard L. Wood

Inventor： Brian Rusnak ,  James M. Hall ,  Stewart Shen ,  Richard L. Wood

IPC: G01N23/05 ,  G21K1/04 ,  H05H3/06

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G01N23/05 ,  G21K1/04 ,  G21K1/043

Abstract: A rotating aperture system includes a low-pressure vacuum pumping stage with apertures for passage of a deuterium beam. A stator assembly includes holes for passage of the beam. The rotor assembly includes a shaft connected to a deuterium gas cell or a crossflow venturi that has a single aperture on each side that together align with holes every rotation. The rotating apertures are synchronized with the firing of the deuterium beam such that the beam fires through a clear aperture and passes into the Xe gas beam stop. Portions of the rotor are lapped into the stator to improve the sealing surfaces, to prevent rapid escape of the deuterium gas from the gas cell.

Abstract translation: 旋转孔径系统包括具有用于氘束通过的孔的低压真空泵送阶段。 定子组件包括用于通过梁的孔。 转子组件包括连接到氘气室或横流文丘里管的轴，其在每侧具有与每个旋转孔一致的单个孔。 旋转孔与氘束的点火同步，使得光束通过透明孔而射入并进入Xe气束停止。 将转子的一部分重叠在定子中以改善密封表面，以防止氘气从气室快速逸出。

公开(公告)号：US09723704B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US12540203

申请日：2009-08-12

Applicant: Vincent Tang ,  Glenn A. Meyer ,  Steven Falabella ,  Gary Guethlein ,  Brian Rusnak ,  Stephen Sampayan ,  Christopher M. Spadaccini ,  Li-Fang Wang ,  John Harris ,  Jeff Morse

Inventor： Vincent Tang ,  Glenn A. Meyer ,  Steven Falabella ,  Gary Guethlein ,  Brian Rusnak ,  Stephen Sampayan ,  Christopher M. Spadaccini ,  Li-Fang Wang ,  John Harris ,  Jeff Morse

IPC: H05H3/06

CPC classification number: H05H3/06 ,  G21G4/02

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an apparatus includes a pyroelectric crystal, a deuterated or tritiated target, an ion source, and a common support coupled to the pyroelectric crystal, the deuterated or tritiated target, and the ion source. In another embodiment, a method includes producing a voltage of negative polarity on a surface of a deuterated or tritiated target in response to a temperature change of a pyroelectric crystal, pulsing a deuterium ion source to produce a deuterium ion beam, accelerating the deuterium ion beam to the deuterated or tritiated target to produce a neutron beam, and directing the ion beam onto the deuterated or tritiated target to make neutrons using a voltage of the pyroelectric crystal and/or an HGI surrounding the pyroelectric crystal. The directionality of the neutron beam is controlled by changing the accelerating voltage of the system. Other apparatuses and methods are presented as well.