Neutron production from plasmas generated by relativistic electron beam and exploding wire discharges is surveyed. Diagnostics appropriate to distinguishing neutrons produced by acceleration mechanisms from thermonuclear sources are discussed. The results of applying these techniques to exploding wire plasmas indicate that the dominant neutron source is thermonuclear fusion.
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