| Report | |
| Report number | DOE-ID-13642 |
| Title | Optimal Neutron Source and Beam Shaping Assembly for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy |
| Author(s) | Vujic, J L ; Chivers, D ; Greenspan, E ; Guess, S ; Karni, Y ; Kastenber, W E ; Kim, L ; Leung, K N ; Regev, D ; Verbeke, J M ; Waldron, W L ; Zhu, Y |
| Publication | 2003 - 126. |
| Note | Submitted on 30 Apr 2003 |
| Subject category | Accelerators and Storage Rings |
| Abstract | There were three objectives to this project: (1) The development of the 2-D Swan code for the optimization of the nuclear design of facilities for medical applications of radiation, radiation shields, blankets of accelerator-driven systems, fusion facilities, etc. (2) Identification of the maximum beam quality that can be obtained for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) from different reactor-, and accelerator-based neutron sources. The optimal beam-shaping assembly (BSA) design for each neutron source was also to e obtained. (3) Feasibility assessment of a new neutron source for NCT and other medical and industrial applications. This source consists of a state-of-the-art proton or deuteron accelerator driving and inherently safe, proliferation resistant, small subcritical fission assembly. |
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