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Neutron sources play a key role in advancing nuclear energy systems and expanding nuclear technology applications. The FDS Consortium has developed a series of neutron sources for various uses, such as the Mini Neutron Generator (MINEG), Small Neutron Generator (SNEG), Compact Neutron Source (CONEG), High Intensity Neutron Source (HINEG), and Volumetric Neutron Source (VNEG). MINEG, with a minimum diameter of 26mm, features long service life, heat resistance, and strong anti-vibration performance. Its pulse timing is adjustable and has been widely used in neutron logging, industrial material analysis, and security inspections. SNEG is a DD/DT neutron source featuring high neutron yield, a compact design, and mobility. It is widely used in neutron radiography, elemental analysis, detector calibration, and nuclear physics experiments. CONEG is a cyclotron-based neutron source with an intensity exceeding 1014 n/s. It is primarily designed for neutronics and shielding validation in advanced nuclear energy systems, as well as for neutron therapy and isotope production. HINEG consists of three phases: HINEG-I, HINEG-II, and HINEG-III. HINEG-I is currently operational and serves as a D-T fusion neutron source with a yield of 6.4 × 10¹² n/s. HINEG-II is a D-T neutron source with a yield exceeding 10¹³ n/s and is located in Chongqing, where it is currently available for experiments. FDS provides an open platform for global collaboration in neutron source research and applications.
