Protective device for neutron tubes

A protective device for a neutron tube including an ion source having an anode (2) which is brought to a positive potential relative to a cathode (3) by means of a source supply. An ion beam accelerated by means of an acceleration electrode (5) strikes a target (6) disposed on an insulating support...

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Hauptverfasser: BACH, PIERRE, BERNARDET, HENRI
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Zusammenfassung:A protective device for a neutron tube including an ion source having an anode (2) which is brought to a positive potential relative to a cathode (3) by means of a source supply. An ion beam accelerated by means of an acceleration electrode (5) strikes a target (6) disposed on an insulating support (9) and brought to a negative potential supplied by an HT supply. The protective device includes electric elements (11, 12) limiting the tube current and/or the target voltage, which are made unalterable by enclosing them inside the neutron tube, so that any attempt to modify the electrical parameters determining the normal operating conditions of the tube necessitates the opening of the tube.