title: A study of gamma-ray and neutron radiation in the interaction of a 2 MeV proton beam with various materials.
abstract: Epithermal neutron source based on a tandem accelerator with vacuum insulation and lithium target has been proposed, developed and operated in Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics. The source is regarded as a prototype of a future compact device suitable for carrying out BNCT in oncology centers. In this work the measurements of gamma-ray and neutron radiation are presented for the interaction of a 2 MeV proton beam with various materials (Li, C, F, Al, V, Ti, Cu, Mo, stainless steel, and Ta). The obtained results enabled the optimization of the neutron-generating target and the high energy beam transportation path.
authors: Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 11 Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov street, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Kasatov
authors: Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 11 Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Makarov
authors: Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 11 Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
authors: I
authors: I
authors: Shchudlo
authors: Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 11 Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov street, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia. Electronic address: taskaev@inp.nsk.su.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Taskaev
mesh_terms: D016754:Boron Neutron Capture Therapy; D005720:Gamma Rays; D009502:Neutrons
keywords: Boron neutron capture therapy; Tandem accelerator