Monte Carlo simulation-based design for an electron-linear-accelerator-driven subcritical neutron multiplier for boron neutron capture therapy

被引：2
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作者：
Hiraga, F. [1 ]
机构：
[1] Hokkaido Univ, Fac Engn, Div Quantum Sci & Engn, Kita Ku, Kita 13,Nishi 8, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0608628, Japan
来源：
APPLIED RADIATION AND ISOTOPES | 2018年 / 140卷
关键词：
Electron linear accelerator; Subcritical neutron multiplier; Fuel configurations; Epithermal neutron flux; Beam characteristics; Boron neutron capture therapy;
D O I：
10.1016/j.apradiso.2018.06.023
中图分类号：
O61 [无机化学];
学科分类号：
070301 ; 081704 ;
摘要：
Fuel configurations for a subcritical neutron multiplier, which was embedded in a beam-shaping assembly and irradiated by electrons from a linear accelerator, were examined to maximize the production of the epithermal neutron flux for boron neutron capture therapy. The epithermal neutron flux at the treatment position increased as the area per uranium fuel plate increased and was estimated to be 2 x 10(9) cm(-2) s(-1) when the subcritical neutron multiplier was irradiated by a 4.4 kW (0.22 mA) beam of 20 MeV electrons.
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