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Design of a cryogenic deuterium gas target for neutron therapy

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OSTI ID:7230523

A cryogenic deuterium gas target operating at 80/sup 0/K and 10 atm pressure has been designed for use with a small cyclotron; the D(d,n) reaction is used to produce a neutron beam suitable for radiation therapy. The target is cooled by circulation of the gas in a closed loop between the target and an external heat exchanger immersed in liquid nitrogen.

Research Organization:
Chicago Univ., IL (USA)
OSTI ID:
7230523
Report Number(s):
CONF-761059-14
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English