Beam shaping assembly optimization for (7)Li(p,n)(7)Be accelerator based BNCT

Within the framework of accelerator-based BNCT, a project to develop a folded Tandem-ElectroStatic-Quadrupole accelerator is under way at the Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina. The proposed accelerator is conceived to deliver a proton beam of 30mA at about 2.5MeV. In this work we explore a Beam...

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Published in:Applied radiation and isotopes 2014-06, Vol.88, p.233-237
Main Authors: Minsky, D M, Kreiner, A J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Beryllium - chemistry
Beryllium - radiation effects
Boron Neutron Capture Therapy - instrumentation
Computer Simulation
Computer-Aided Design
Equipment Design
Equipment Failure Analysis
Isotopes - chemistry
Isotopes - radiation effects
Lithium - chemistry
Lithium - radiation effects
Models, Statistical
Particle Accelerators - instrumentation
Radiometry
Radiotherapy Dosage
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Summary:Within the framework of accelerator-based BNCT, a project to develop a folded Tandem-ElectroStatic-Quadrupole accelerator is under way at the Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina. The proposed accelerator is conceived to deliver a proton beam of 30mA at about 2.5MeV. In this work we explore a Beam Shaping Assembly (BSA) design based on the (7)Li(p,n)(7)Be neutron production reaction to obtain neutron beams to treat deep seated tumors.
ISSN:1872-9800
DOI:10.1016/j.apradiso.2013.11.088