Speaker
Prof.
Chijin Xiao
(University of Saskatchewan)
Description
Dense Plasma Focus for Isotopes Activation, C. Xiao, R.A. Behbahani, Sean Wolfe (Plasmionique Inc.), A. Hirose, University of Saskatchewan -- A dense plasma focus (DPF) device (DPF-UofS) has been designed and is being fabricated and assembled at the University of Saskatchewan for production of short-lived radioisotopes utilizing the energetic ion beam emitted from DPF. Since the short-lived isotopes must be produced in proximity of treatment or diagnostic facilities such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography), DPF is a promising cost-effective and more portable alternative to cyclotron facilities. DPF-UofS will be formed by discharging a capacitor bank (30 kV, 4.5 μF) through a pair of coaxial electrodes. The Lee Model has been used to optimize the design of DPF-UofS. A maximum ion beam fluence of about 10^15 ions per shot, beam energy of 20 J has been predicted. For the 12C(d,n)13N reactions, the estimated radioactivity of 13N (half lifetime is about 10 minutes) is about 1 kBq per shot. To achieve the desired radioactivity, high capacitor bank energy and high repetition rate is required.
The research is supported by CCNI, NSERC and CRC.
Primary author
Prof.
Chijin Xiao
(University of Saskatchewan)
Co-authors
Prof.
Akira Hirose
(University of Saskatchewan)
Mr
R.A. Behbahani
(University of Saskatchewan)
Dr
Sean Wolfe
(Plasmionique Inc.)
