Small Accelerators for the Next Generation of BNCT Irradiation Systems

Journal Article · Sat Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 2005 · Fusion Science and Technology

OSTI ID:20849818

Kobayashi, T ^[1]; Tanaka, K ^[2]; Bengua, G ^[1]; Hoshi, M ^[2]; Nakagawa, Y ^[3]

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1. Research Reactor Institute, Kyoto University (Japan)
2. RIRBM, Hiroshima University (Japan)
3. National Kagawa Children's Hospital (Japan)

The neutron irradiation system for boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) using compact accelerators installed at hospitals was mainly investigated for the usage of direct neutrons from near-threshold {sup 7}Li(p,n){sup 7}Be, and moderated neutrons from 2.5 MeV {sup 7}Li(p,n){sup 7}Be reactions and other reactions. This kind of system can supply the medical doctors and patients with convenience to carry out BNCT in hospitals. The accelerator system would be regarded as the next-generation of BNCT in the near future.

• OSTI ID: 20849818
• Journal Information: Fusion Science and Technology, Vol. 47, Issue 1T; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2006 American Nuclear Society (ANS), United States, All rights reserved. http://epubs.ans.org/; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1536-1055
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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