1. Optimization of an accelerator-based epithermal neutron source for neutron capture therapy.
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Kononov OE, Kononov VN, Bokhovko MV, Korobeynikov VV, Soloviev AN, Sysoev AS, Gulidov IA, Chu WT, and Nigg DW
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- Boron Neutron Capture Therapy statistics & numerical data, Computer Simulation, Facility Design and Construction, Humans, Monte Carlo Method, Neoplasms radiotherapy, Phantoms, Imaging, Radiotherapy Dosage, Boron Neutron Capture Therapy instrumentation, Fast Neutrons therapeutic use, Particle Accelerators
- 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 (7)Li(p,n)(7)Be 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.
- Published
- 2004
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