title: IRT-Sofia BNCT beam tube optimization study.
abstract: An optimization study of IRT-Sofia BNCT beam tube is presented. In the study we used the MIT/FCB experience. The enlarging of filter/moderator cross section dimensions and the decreasing of collimator length within the limits of the IRT-Sofia reactor design were analyzed. The influence of beam and reactor core axes non-coincidence on the beam properties was also evaluated. The irradiation resistance of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon(®)) was also evaluated. The results provide information for making decisions on the IRT-Sofia BNCT beam construction.
authors: Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy (INRNE) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria. belousov@inrne.bas.bg
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Belousov
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Mitev
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Ilieva
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Riley
authors: O
authors: O
authors: Harling
mesh_terms: D016754:Boron Neutron Capture Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*