https://doi.org/10.1051/epjconf/202429805004
Development status of 30 MeV cyclotron-based neutron source in Korea
1 Nuclear Physics Application Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 111, Daedeok-daero 989 beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
2 Radiation Convergence Technology Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 111, Daedeok-daero 989 beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
3 Neutron Science Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 111, Daedeok-daero 989 beon-gil, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 34057, Republic of Korea
* Corresponding author: dwlee@kaeri.re.kr
Published online: 27 June 2024
KAERI has developed plasma heating systems and fusion engineering technologies such as blanket first wall and breeding blanket for nuclear fusion reactor development, as well as nuclear data production. Based on these technologies, we have successfully developed various ion sources-based D-D compact neutron generators and are developing a 30 MeV cyclotron-based neutron source for on-site neutron radiography service. Final construction and phase-1 licensing have been completed, and preliminary tests have demonstrated neutron yield of a 1.6x1012 n/s at 30 MeV and 0.01 mA. Under these conditions, neuron images were acquired at a resolution of 0.3 mm with an exposure time of 5 minutes.
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