A source with a 1013 DT neutron yield on the basis of a spherical plasma focus chamber

Results from preliminary experimental research of neutron emission generated by a spherical plasma focus chamber filled with an equal-component deuterium-tritium mixture are presented. At a maximum current amplitude in the discharge chamber of similar to 1.5 MA, neutron pulses with a full width at half-maximum of 75-80 ns and an integral yield of similar to 1.3 x 10(13) DT neutrons have been recorded.