A 2.5 MeV electrostatic quadrupole dc accelerator for BNCT application

Conference · Thu Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1994

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0168-583X(94)00626-1· OSTI ID:10192841

Kwan, J. W.; Anderson, O. A.; Reginato, L. L.; Vella, M. C.; Yu, S. S.

A DC electrostatic quadrupole (ESQ) accelerator is capable of producing a 2.5 MeV, 100 mA proton beam for the purpose of generating epithermal neutrons for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy. The ESQ accelerator has a strong transverse field for beam focusing and for suppressing secondary electrons and is therefore suitable for high current use. The ESQ physics is well understood and the remaining challenge ahead is in developing the proper power supply system.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• OSTI ID: 10192841
• Report Number(s): LBL--35802; CONF-941129--5; ON: DE95002342
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
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DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND OPERATION
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EPITHERMAL NEUTRONS
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