Pulsed neutron generator with a point-like emission area based on a high-current ECR source of deuterium ions
The paper demonstrates a possibility of a high-power compact neutron generator creation with the 10<sup>10</sup> s<sup>-1</sup> neutron yield and small emitting area (about 1 mm) based on a high-current ECR ion source with a quasigasdynamic plasma confinement regime. Neutron generation is realized by the D-D fusion at deuterium-loaded target bombarded by a sharp focused high-current (50 mA) deuterium ion beam with energy at the level of 80 keV.