Spatial characterization of BNCT beams.
The space distribution of the epithermal neutron flux was determined for the epithermal neutron beams of several NCT facilities in USA (FCB at MIT), Europe (HFR at JRC, Petten; FiR at VTT, Espoo; LVR-15 at NRI, Rez) and Japan (JRR-4 at JAERI, Tokai). Using p-n diodes with (6)Li radiator and the set of Bonner sphere spectrometer (BSS) the beams were quantified in-air. Axial beam profiles along the beam axes and the radial distributions at two distances from the beam aperture were measured. Except for the well-collimated HFR beam, the spatial characteristics of the other studied beams were found generally similar, which results from their similar designs.
Nuclear Research Institute at Rez, plc., Rez 25068, Czech Republic. mam@nri.cz
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D016754:Boron Neutron Capture Therapy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005214:Fast Neutrons / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D011874:Radiometry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data