| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876940 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
During the last few years, IBA started the development of an accelerator-based BNCT system. The accelerator is a Dynamitron built by RDI in USA and will produce a 20 mA proton beam at 2.8 MeV. Neutrons will be produced by the 7Li(p,n)7Be nuclear reaction using a thin lithium target. The neutron energy spectrum will be tailored using a beam shaping assembly. This overview presents the current status of the system: after a description of every component, some design issues, solutions and experimental tests will be discussed.
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Authors
E. Forton, F. Stichelbaut, A. Cambriani, W. Kleeven, J. Ahlback, Y. Jongen,