title: Design and simulation of a neutron source based on an electron linear accelerator for BNCT of skin melanoma.
abstract: The PNS project is devoted to the design and simulation of a Photo-Neutron Source for BNCT using a Varian 2300C/D electron accelerator. This paper describes the production of the high-energy gamma-rays followed by neutron production in (gamma,n) reaction. To optimize the whole setup and maximize the neutron flux, the FLUKA code is employed to simulate the system. The results show the neutron flux creation in the order of 10⁸(n/cm² s) with a neutron spectrum that is practical for superficial cancers treatment using BNCT.
authors.affiliation: Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran. alithr1361@gmail.com
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Pazirandeh
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Torkamani
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Taheri
mesh_terms: D016754:Boron Neutron Capture Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D010315:Particle Accelerators / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*