Programme of the United States National Bureau of Standards in dosimetry standards for neutron radiation therapy. Final report

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:6189285

Goodman, L J; Coyne, J J; Caswell, R S

This report discusses two aspects of the neutron dosimetry program at the United States National Bureau of Standards (NBS), namely the plans and progress towards establishing dosimetry standards for neutron radiation therapy, and an investigation of the neutron and gamma-ray tissue kerma rates from a 252Cf source. Neutron radiation therapy is being clinically tested at a number of centers in the world. The purpose of the NBS program is to improve the accuracy and consistency of measurements of absorbed dose for neutron radiation therapy by providing national dosimetry standards and improved data on neutron interactions with tissue and tissue-equivalent materials. A longer-term goal is to develop a calibration facility at NBS where neutron dosimeters can be calibrated and their energy dependence studied.

• Research Organization: National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6189285
• Report Number(s): PB-84-225432
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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