title: Investigation of neutron beams for the realization of boron neutron capture therapy.
abstract: Results of the initial theoretical and experimental work performed at the Institute of Nuclear Technics of the Budapest Technical University (BTU NTI) regarding the design of a pure thermal neutron field for neutron capture therapy experiments are reported. Calculations show that a thermal neutron flux of approximately 10(9) neutrons cm-2s-1 will be generated using a filter made of graphite and bismuth.
authors: Institute of Nuclear Technics, Budapest Technical University, Hungary.
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Csom
authors: E M
authors: EM
authors: Zsolnay
authors: E J
authors: EJ
authors: Szondi
mesh_terms: D001896:Boron Compounds / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005160:Facility Design and Construction; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009502:Neutrons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009688:Nuclear Reactors / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
chemical_list: D001896:Boron Compounds; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents