title: Dosimetric measurements in the neutron field produced by a deuterium gas target with a compact medical cyclotron.
abstract: Several dosimetric measurements have been carried out in the neutron field produced by accelerated deuterons incident upon a pressurized deuterium gas target. A significant improvement has been achieved in central-axis depth dose when compared to the 9Be(3He,n)11C interaction previously studied . Designs for a target with a high-power dissipation capability are currently underway.
mesh_terms: D003903:Deuterium; D005214:Fast Neutrons; D005720:Gamma Rays; D009502:Neutrons; D011829:Radiation Dosage
chemical_list: D003903:Deuterium