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A linear electron accelerator designed for neutron spectroscopy is described. For accelerated electron energies of 25–32 MeV, pulse durations are 0.6, 0.2, and 0.05 μsec, and pulse current is 160–500 mA. Pulse repetition frequencies up to 100 cycles are possible. Neutrons are produced in a U238 target located within a water moderator. Results are given for neutron spectra from the accelerator obtained for a flight path of 109 m and an energy interval of 4 eV to 30 keV.
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The authors recall with gratitude the assistance I. V. Kurchatov gave them in carrying out this work, and they express their sincere thanks to A. L. Mints for his interest in this work and for much valuable advice.
An important contribution to the building of the control and vacuum systems of the accelerator was made by V. P. Lipatov who also participated in the adjustment of the accelerator. In the building of the accelerator and in the taking of measurements at various stages, the following also participated: V. A. Boiko and T. N. Filimonova (rf measurements), Yu. V. Adamchuk (dosimetry system, physical measurements), M. M. Balabanov (construction work), A. D. Vlasov and É. L. Burshtein (theoretical work and consultation). To all of them, the authors express their deepest appreciation.
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Voronkov, R.M., Pevzner, M.I., Flerov, N.N. et al. A 30 MeV linear electron accelerator designed for neutron spectroscopy. The Soviet Journal of Atomic Energy 13, 937–945 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01480849
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