The frascati neutron generator: Present activities and future upgrades

The 14 MeV Frascati Neutron Generator (FNG), designed and built at the ENEA Frascati research center, is a highly versatile active source of fast neutrons for research activities. Neutron generation at the FNG is based on the T(d,n)α fusion reaction, to produce 14 MeV neutrons with a flux up to 1×10
¹¹
neutrons/s in steady state or pulse mode. FNG can also produce 2.5 MeV neutrons via the D(d,n)
³
He fusion reaction.