Performance of a moderate intensity ion source and accelerator for use in neutron radiotherapy

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1974

OSTI ID:4009987

DeLuca, P M; Tesmer, J R; Chenevert, G M; Torti, R L; Kelsey, C A

A neutron generator, consisting of a duoplasmatron, a ''Pierce-type'' accelerating structure, and a windowless gas target was constructed. The device is designed to provide a relatively inexpensive intense source of fast neutrons for cancer treatment. The neutrons (15 MeV) are produced by the $sup 3$H(d,n)$sup 4$He reaction. Among the characteristics of the system discussed are ion source and gas target performance, beam emittance, and neutron production. (auth)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Wisconsin, Madison; California Univ., Berkeley (USA). Lawrence Berkeley Lab.
• NSA Number: NSA-33-026943
• OSTI ID: 4009987
• Report Number(s): LBL-3399(Suppl.); CONF-741019-
• Resource Relation: Conference: Symposium on ion sources and formation of ion beams, Berkeley, California, USA, 22 Oct 1974; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 30-JUN-76; Related Information: Proceedings of the second symposium on ion sources and formation of iron beams
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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*DUOPLASMATRONS- PERFORMANCE
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BEAM EMITTANCE
BEAM TRANSPORT
GASES
MEV RANGE 10-100
PARTICLE PRODUCTION
TARGETS
TRITIUM