System and method for delivery of neutron beams for medical therapy
Patent
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OSTI ID:6427548
A neutron delivery system that provides improved capability for tumor control during medical therapy is disclosed. The system creates a unique neutron beam that has a bimodal or multi-modal energy spectrum. This unique neutron beam can be used for fast-neutron therapy, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), or both. The invention includes both an apparatus and a method for accomplishing the purposes of the invention. 5 figs.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE; USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC07-94ID13223
- Assignee:
- Lockheed Martin Idaho Technologies Co., Idaho Falls, ID (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5920601; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 8-955194
- OSTI ID:
- 6427548
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 21 Oct 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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