An Accelerator Neutron Source for BNCT
The overall goal of this project was to develop an accelerator-based neutron source (ABNS) for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Specifically, our goals were to design, and confirm by measurement, a target assembly and a moderator assembly that would fulfill the design requirements of the ABNS. These design requirements were 1) that the neutron field quality be as good as the neutron field quality for the reactor-based neutron sources for BNCT, 2) that the patient treatment time be reasonable, 3) that the proton current required to treat patients in reasonable times be technologially achievable at reasonable cost with good reliability, and accelerator space requirements which can be met in a hospital, and finally 4) that the treatment be safe for the patients.
- Research Organization:
- The Ohio State University Research Foundation, Columbus, Ohio
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE - Office of Science (SC)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-93ER61612
- OSTI ID:
- 877311
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/ER/61612-F
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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