An accelerator neutron source for BNCT (Boron Neutron Capture Therapy)

Technical Report · Thu Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6809197· OSTI ID:6809197

Blue, T E

The objectives of this proposal are twofold. One objective is to design and test (using the OSU Van de Graaff accelerator) a moderator assembly for a thermal neutron source for the treatment of superficial tumors by Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). We will identify the current of 2.5 MeV protons which is necessary to treat a patient in less than one hour. Our second objective is to design and thermally test a target for our thermal and epithermal source of neutrons for BNCT. Our work to date in fulfilling these project goals is described in this document. 11 refs., 4 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: Ohio State Univ., Columbus, OH (USA). Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
• Sponsoring Organization: DOE/ER
• DOE Contract Number: FG02-89ER60872
• OSTI ID: 6809197
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/60872-1; ON: DE90012494
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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