Preliminary plasma focus studies at ODAK-3K device using track detectors

Akgun Y., Bolukdemir A. S., KURT E., Oncu T., Alacakir A.

PLASMA DEVICES AND OPERATIONS, cilt.17, sa.4, ss.293-300, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 17 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2009
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1080/10519990903151517
  • Dergi Adı: PLASMA DEVICES AND OPERATIONS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.293-300
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

In this study, a newly-constructed plasma focus (PF) device ODAK-3K is introduced to the literature and some results of first fusion research realized in this device are reported. The device has a maximal energy input of 3 kJ and is used for both plasma and D-D reaction explorations. Experiments with deuterium have shown that peak current of I-peak = 39 kA flows between the electrodes at P = 11.5 mbar for the operation voltage of V = 14 kV. An average total neutron yield is measured around 3.3 x 10(5) neutrons per shot using CR-39 plastic detectors located in different places opposite to the anode inside the PF chamber. Neutron anisotropy and pressure-dependent neutron yields are also determined for a series of shots.