Franklyn, Chris B.Motloung, Setumo VictorDept. of PhysicsFaculty of Science2013-08-202024-10-302007/06/252007/06/262013-08-202024-10-302006https://hdl.handle.net/10566/16554Magister Scientiae - MScThe development of a deuterium-deuterium/ tritium-deuterium (D-D/ D-T) pulsed neutron generator based on the principle of the Plasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PI3) technique is presented, in terms of investigating development of a compact system to generate an ultra short burst of mono-energetic neutrons (of order 1010 per second) during a short period of time (< 20μs) at repetition rates up to 1 kHz. The system will facilitate neutron detection techniques, such as neutron back-scattering, neutron radiography and time-of-flight activation analysis. Aspects addressed in developing the system includes (a) characterizing the neutron spectra generated as a function of the target configuration/ design to ensure a sustained intense neutron flux for long periods of time, (b) the system was also characterised as a function of power supply operating conditions such as voltage, current, gas pressure and plasma density.enPlasma Immersion Ion Implantation (PI3) techniqueIntense pulsed neutron generatorMono-energetic neutronsD-D and D-T reactionsTitanium targetHV pulse power supplyPlasma chamberRF power supplyNeutron monitor and detectorsThesisUniversity of the Western Cape