N19 : IEC Fusion Medicine


Students Kaden Daya
School HDSB - W. H. Morden Public School - Oakville
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 7 - Physics II
Abstract This project explores the construction and operation of an IEC (Inertial Electrostatic Confinement) Fusor for the purpose of neutron generation and activation for medicinal isotope production. The fusor, a compact nuclear fusion device, was designed and built to fuse two heavy-hydrogen (Deuterium) atoms together generating a measurable neutron flux. Primary goal was to utilize this flux to successfully activate a target material such as silver or indium as a proof of concept for medical isotope production.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Canadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) AwardsCanadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) Awards - Junior$ 75
Merit AwardsSilver Merit Award$ 80
BASEF Inspiration Student AwardsBASEF Inspiration Student Award$ 500