Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 20 / Number 4P2 / December 1991 / Pages 1046-1050
Antimatter Energy Sources / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A11946979
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Antiprotons have been shown to be a strong source of neutrons and pions, which under conditions of high density, enable a significant reduction in burn time, and hence size, of fissile targets. Tests of antiproton boosted microfission are possible at this time, even with presently limited numbers of antiprotons available. Results of calculations, possible applications and proposed experiments are discussed.