nGen™ Neutron Generators

nGen® Neutron Generators

Suite of D-D and D-T
neutron generators

Patented nGen® technology, results in increased output and greater versatility over competing generator technology. Flexible for many applications including elemental analysis, lab research, cargo inspection and radiography.

Other key benefits include:

Lightweight, High Output
High Flux
Close Source Geometry

Do more with our end-mounted high-flux grounded targets, integrated HV power for efficiency, and industry-leading portability.

Small

Portable

Easy to Ship

nGen-300 Series

Simple, flexible, hand-carriable continuous
or pulsed neutrons with D-D or D-T

A human-portable, flexible neutron generator grounded end-target design for greater utilization. All high-voltage is contained within sealed generator envelope. Connecting cable to power box is low voltage for field safety. This system is ideal for basic laboratory use or active interrogation with a wide range of operation from continuous to pulsing >kHz. Ideal for field use with battery pack. Integrated neturon detector option for real-time feedback control.

Neutron yield:
up to 1e7 n/s D-D,
up to 5e8 n/s D-T

View Starfire's virtual presentation from the 2021 SORMA-West Conference
on using the nGen-300 series to replace radioisotopes used by the IAEA
for nuclear inspection with integrated real-time feedback control.

nGen-100

for well logging

Slimline generator utilizes D-D or D-T neutron generation to provide a safer alternative to radioactive AmBe sources for well logging applications. The nGen-100 is designed to integrate with the Mount Sopris Instruments
QL40 line of wireline tools.

Neutron yield:
1e7 n/s D-D standard configuration
5e8 n/s D-T version now available

Starfire works with Denver-based
Mount Sopris Instruments
on downhole neutron-based tooling. View Starfire's presentation to the National Academy of Sciences on using D-D neutron generation for direct replacement of Am-Be radiochemical sources used for neutron porosity logging in oil/gas, environmental, mining and water well characterization.

nGen Applications

Prompt Gamma Materials

Radiography

SNM Detection

nGen-400

for portable neutron imaging

A lightweight, ultra-compact, sealed neutron generator designed for high neutron output, combined with small source diameter bringing you high-res images with modest imaging times. This portable system is offered in two versions: Very Intense Point Source (VIPS) or Extended Snout (ES). Pulsed and battery options available. Transportable, standard pallet/ski form-fitting radiation shield also available for radiography or activation analysis.

Neutron yield:
>2e8 DD n/s
>1e10 D-T n/s

Fast Radiography with nGen-400

2021 IEEE Symposium on Radiation Measurements and Applications

Watch Starfire's Principle Research Scientist Dr. Matthew Coventry present a poster at the 2021 IEEE SYMPOSIUM ON RADIATION MEASUREMENTS AND APPLICATIONS conference.

Starfire's patented grounded-target nGen technology facilitates integration with detectors for associated-particle imaging (API). Watch this talk for more information on Starfire's future add-on option to the nGen-400 platform.