Optimal Neutron Source & Beam Shaping Assembly for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy

Vujic, J. ; Greenspan, E. ; Kastenber, W.E. ; Karni, Y. ; Regev, D. ; J.M. Verbeke, K.N. Leung ; Chivers, D. ; Guess, S. ; Kim, L. ; Waldron, W. ; Zhu, Y.

University of California/Department of Nuclear Engineering (United States)

关键词: Proliferation;    Deuterons;    Protons;    Fission;    43 Particle Accelerators;   

DOI  :  10.2172/810841
RP-ID  :  DOE/ID/13642
RP-ID  :  FG07-98ID13642
RP-ID  :  810841

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

There were three objectives to this project: (1) The development of the 2-D Swan code for the optimization of the nuclear design of facilities for medical applications of radiation, radiation shields, blankets of accelerator-driven systems, fusion facilities, etc. (2) Identification of the maximum beam quality that can be obtained for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) from different reactor-, and accelerator-based neutron sources. The optimal beam-shaping assembly (BSA) design for each neutron source was also to e obtained. (3) Feasibility assessment of a new neutron source for NCT and other medical and industrial applications. This source consists of a state-of-the-art proton or deuteron accelerator driving and inherently safe, proliferation resistant, small subcritical fission assembly.