This phase i effort proposes to evaluate the concept of using an explosive driven electron linac to suppress and adversary's acquisition and tracking radars. it take advantage of the "searchlighting" effect associated with the radiation produced by high velocity electrons bremsstrahlung in air.

A method for detecting buried plastic mine in presented which employs the activation of nitrogen by 14 mev neutrons and the subsequent detection of emitted 7 mev gamma rays. the detection system is transported by a remotely piloted vehicle which provides the required standoff distances.

The u.s. air force has a need to develop a greater capability of analyzing munitions/armament interactions. it is proposed that the "hull code" be modified in a way that will significantly improve its ability to do this. the implementation of various numeric improvements will be accomplished and a… More

A novel, nondestructive, longitudinal, charged particle beamdiagnostic tool to measure longitudinal beam profile and charge density distribution is being studied. the concept is based on the effect of mutual attractive forces exerted by the particle beam on a collinear electron beam of… More

Both atmospheric and high-altitude nuclear explosions will produce magnetic signals that are detectable over very large distance. an underground explosion will also produce a magnetic signal, but it is detectable at much smaller distance. this is because the underground fireball is inertially tamped… More

Wire chambers are a class of particle track detectors that have found wide applications in high energy particle physics experiments. large wire chamber detectors have become rather complex, requiring many fast electronic circuits. this investigation offers the potential of simplification and cost… More

Phase i addresses a new approach for the design of high power nuclear targets used for production of radioisotopes by high energy charged particle beams, notably high energy protons. such targets will yield larger quantities of radioactive species than presently available, either for basic research… More

During the past 10 years significant progress has been made in the performance characteristics of solid-state devices. the output power capability has substantially increased, the efficiency has almost doubled, the reliability, when operated conservatively, has always been better than tubes beacuse… More

40063 November 4, 1996 Amparo Corporation First-generation radioactive beam facilities, in use or under construction, cannot completely address many of the scientific opportunities envisioned until an intense production beam is employed. This… More