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Satellite-based detection of 16.76 MeV γ-ray from H-bomb D-T fusion

  • Jinxing CHENG
  • , Lan WANG
  • , Xiaoping OUYANG
  • , Jianfang SHI
  • , Anhui ZHANG
  • , Chunxia SHEN
  • , Maojie OUYANG
  • , Qinliang NAN
  • Research Institute for Chemical Defense of China
  • Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology

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Abstract

Based on the high energy γ-ray yield from the H-bomb D-T fusion reaction, it brings forward the idea applying the 16.76 MeV γ-ray to judge whether the H-bomb happens or not, and to deduce the explosion TNT equivalent accurately. The Monte Carlo N-Particle was applied to simulate the high energy γ-ray radiation characteristics reaching the geosynchronous orbit satellite, and the CVD diamond detector suit for the requirements was researched. A series of experiments were carried out to testify the capabilities of the diamond detector. It provides a brand-new approach to satellite-based nuclear explosion detection.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)53-57
Number of pages5
JournalNuclear Science and Techniques
Volume19
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • CVD diamond detector
  • D-T fusion
  • H-bomb
  • High energy γ-ray
  • O571.5
  • Satellite-based detection

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