Home made nuclear reactor

[U-235 0]

We all know david hahn did it. Why cant we? ( safely of course!) To be honest all im bothered about is creating a neutron gun ( one that produces neutrons effectively and efficiently) im not looking to build the reactor its self i just want the neutron gun for studying affects of radiation and neutrons on plant cells etc. I do know about the basic lead block method but is there anything better?

Any help? 

 

[swansont 7433]

If you invoke "safely" then no, David Hahn did NOT do it.

 

[U-235 0]

2 hours ago, swansont said:

If you invoke "safely" then no, David Hahn did NOT do it.

 

Do you have any ideas?

[Strange 4271]

1 hour ago, U-235 said:

Do you have any ideas?

Yes: don't do it.

If you don't know what you are doing (as appears likely) then you may cause yourself or others harm.

[U-235 0]

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12 hours ago, Strange said:

Yes: don't do it.

If you don't know what you are doing (as appears likely) then you may cause yourself or others harm.

I have studied nuclear physics for 12 years. I know what im talking about. I just want to know how many other ways are possible from the traditional methods such as mercury.