Title of article
Optimization of an accelerator-based epithermal neutron source for neutron capture therapy
Author/Authors
O. E. Kononov، نويسنده , , V. N. Kononov، نويسنده , , M. V. Bokhovko، نويسنده , , V. V. Korobeynikov، نويسنده , , A. N. Soloviev، نويسنده , , A. S. Sysoev، نويسنده , , I. A. Gulidov، نويسنده , , W. T. Chu، نويسنده , , D. W. Nigg، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2004
Pages
5
From page
1009
To page
1013
Abstract
A modeling investigation was performed to choose moderator material and size for creating optimal epithermal neutron beams for BNCT based on a proton accelerator and the 7Li(p,n)7Be reaction as a neutrons source. An optimal configuration is suggested for the beam shaping assembly made from polytetrafluoroethylene and magnesium fluorine to be placed on high current IPPE proton accelerator KG-2.5. Results of calculation were experimentally tested and are in good agreement with measurements.
Keywords
Accelerator , neutron capture therapy , Neutron moderation , epithermal neutrons
Journal title
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Serial Year
2004
Journal title
Applied Radiation and Isotopes
Record number
541865
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