Title :
Observation of the 16.7 MeV D-T Fusion Gamma Using a Gas Cerenkov Detector
Author :
Ladish, J.S. ; Toevs, J.W. ; Young, C.S. ; Nash, P. ; Iversen, S. ; Zagarino, P. ; Jennings, L. ; Seno, R.D.
Author_Institution :
Los Alamos National Laboratory Post Office Box 1663, P-14 MS D410 Los Alamos, NM 87545
Abstract :
A measurement of the 16.7 MeV gamma production in a D-T fusion plasma was performed, using a four channel carbon dioxide gas Cerenkov detector system to measure the Cerenkov light generated by the gamma conversion electrons produced in a thin aluminum foil.
Keywords :
Aluminum; Carbon dioxide; Electrons; Fusion power generation; Gamma ray detection; Gamma ray detectors; Gas detectors; Performance evaluation; Plasma measurements; Production systems;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.1986.4337125
