Boron neutron capture enhancement of fast neutron radiotherapy utilizing a moderated fast neutron beam

2005 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 666-672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jay Burmeister ◽  
Mark Yudelev ◽  
Chandrasekhar Kota ◽  
Richard L. Maughan
Keyword(s):  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Neutron Beam ◽  
Neutron Capture ◽  
Boron Neutron Capture

Direct Effect in DNA Radiolysis. Boron Neutron Capture Enhancement of Radiolysis in a Medical Fast-Neutron Beam

2002 ◽  
Vol 158 (3) ◽  
pp. 292-301 ◽  
Author(s):  
Édouard Sèche ◽  
Roland Sabattier ◽  
Jean-Claude Bajard ◽  
Gilbert Blondiaux ◽  
Noël Breteau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Direct Effect ◽  
Neutron Beam ◽  
Neutron Capture ◽  
Boron Neutron Capture

scholarly journals Conceptual Design of Collimator at Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Facility with 30 MeV Cyclotron and Target 9Be as Neutron Generator Using Monte Carlo N-Particle Extended Simulator

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Prayoga Isyan ◽  
Andang Widi Harto ◽  
Yohannes Sardjono
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Neutron Beam ◽  
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy ◽  
Neutron Capture ◽  
Neutron Generator ◽  
Epithermal Neutron ◽  
Neutron Capture Therapy ◽  
Boron Neutron Capture ◽  
Neutron Component

The optimization of collimator has been studied which resulted epithermal neutron beam for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) using Monte Carlo N Particle Extended (MCNPX). Cyclotron 30 MeV and <sup>9</sup>Be target is used as a neutron generator. The design criteria were based on recommendation from IAEA. Mcnpx calculations indicated by using 25 cm and 40 cm thickness of PbF<sub>2</sub> as reflector and back reflector, 15 cm thickness of TiF<sub>3</sub> as first moderator, 35 cm thickness of AlF<sub>3</sub> as second moderator, 25 cm thickness of <sup>60</sup>Ni as neutron filter, 2 cm thickness of Bi as gamma filter, and aperture with 20 cm of diameter size, an epithermal neutron beam with an intensity  1.21 × 10<sup>9</sup> n.cm<sup>-2</sup>.s<sup>-1</sup>, fast neutron and gamma doses per epithermal neutron of 7.04 × 10<sup>-13</sup>  Gy.cm<sup>2</sup>.n<sup>-1</sup> and 1.61 × 10<sup>-13</sup> Gy.cm<sup>2</sup>.n<sup>-1</sup>, minimum thermal neutron per epithermal neutron ratio of 0.043, and maximum directionality of 0.58, respectively could be produced. The results have not passed all the IAEA’s criteria in fast neutron component and directionality.

833 Neutron capture potentiation: How to get some selectivity in a fast neutron beam?

1995 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
pp. S174
Author(s):  
J.P. Pignol ◽  
P. Chauvel ◽  
A. Courdi ◽  
N. Brassart ◽  
J. Hérault ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fast Neutron ◽  
Neutron Beam ◽  
Neutron Capture
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