Investigation of neutron beams for the realization of boron neutron capture therapy.
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.
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Institute of Nuclear Technics, Budapest Technical University, Hungary.
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Szondi
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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
D001896:Boron Compounds; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents