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Comparative Study
. 2004 Nov;61(5):1009-13.
doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2004.05.028.

Optimization of an accelerator-based epithermal neutron source for neutron capture therapy

O E Kononov  1 , V N Kononov, M V Bokhovko, V V Korobeynikov, A N Soloviev, A S Sysoev, I A Gulidov, W T Chu, D W Nigg
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Comparative Study

Optimization of an accelerator-based epithermal neutron source for neutron capture therapy

O E Kononov et al. Appl Radiat Isot. 2004 Nov.

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.

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