Optimal Neutron Source & Beam Shaping Assembly for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
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.
- Research Organization:
- University of California/Department of Nuclear Engineering (US)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- (US)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG07-98ID13642
- OSTI ID:
- 810841
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ID/13642; TRN: US0302824
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 30 Apr 2003
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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