title: Beam shaping assembly optimization for (7)Li(p,n)(7)Be accelerator based BNCT.
abstract: Within the framework of accelerator-based BNCT, a project to develop a folded Tandem-ElectroStatic-Quadrupole accelerator is under way at the Atomic Energy Commission of Argentina. The proposed accelerator is conceived to deliver a proton beam of 30mA at about 2.5MeV. In this work we explore a Beam Shaping Assembly (BSA) design based on the (7)Li(p,n)(7)Be neutron production reaction to obtain neutron beams to treat deep seated tumors.
authors.affiliation: Gerencia de Investigación y Aplicaciones, CNEA, Av. Gral Paz 1499, San Martín, Buenos Aires B1650KNA, Argentina; Escuela de Ciencia y Tecnología, UNSAM, M. de Irigoyen 3100, San Martín 1650, Argentina; CONICET, Av. Rivadavia 1917, Buenos Aires C1033AAJ, Argentina. Electronic address: minsky@tandar.cnea.gov.ar.
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Minsky
authors.affiliation: Gerencia de Investigación y Aplicaciones, CNEA, Av. Gral Paz 1499, San Martín, Buenos Aires B1650KNA, Argentina; Escuela de Ciencia y Tecnología, UNSAM, M. de Irigoyen 3100, San Martín 1650, Argentina; CONICET, Av. Rivadavia 1917, Buenos Aires C1033AAJ, Argentina.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Kreiner
mesh_terms: D001608:Beryllium / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D016754:Boron Neutron Capture Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D007554:Isotopes / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects; D008094:Lithium / Q000737:chemistry / Q000528:radiation effects*; D015233:Models, Statistical; D010315:Particle Accelerators / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011874:Radiometry; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage
chemical_list: D007554:Isotopes; D008094:Lithium; D001608:Beryllium
keywords: (7)Li(p,n) reaction; Accelerator-based BNCT; Neutron sources