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- Compared to reactors which have higher neutron output, neutron generators produce high-energy neutrons at levels of sufficent neutron output for many applications, are portable or mobile, they operate in pulsed mode, and they are orders of magnitude less expensive to purchase and to operate.
- Compared to large accelerators with higher neutron output, neutron generators can provide sufficient neutron output for many applications, without the large footprint, capital expense and operating expense levels of a large accelerator.
- Compared to isotopic sources, neutron generators produce higher energy neutrons that are more penetrating, can be turned off, operate in pulsed or continuous mode, are easier to transport, and they don't "waste" neutrons between analyses or during maintenance periods.
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