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Low Power Neutron Generators

  • US 20090146052A1
  • Filed: 12/10/2007
  • Published: 06/11/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/10/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A neutron generator for subsurface use, comprising:

  • a grid configured to produce an ionizable gas when heated by electrons impinging thereon;

    a cathode configured to emit electrons to heat the grid and collide with ionizable gas atoms to generate ions; and

    a target to generate neutrons from a collision of ions impinging on the target.

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