A study of gamma-ray and neutron radiation in the interaction of a 2 MeV proton beam with various materials

D Kasatov; A Makarov; I Shchudlo; S Taskaev

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.08.011

A study of gamma-ray and neutron radiation in the interaction of a 2 MeV proton beam with various materials

Appl Radiat Isot. 2015 Dec:106:38-40. doi: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.08.011. Epub 2015 Aug 13.

Authors

D Kasatov¹, A Makarov², I Shchudlo², S Taskaev³

Affiliations

¹ Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 11 Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia; Novosibirsk State University, 2 Pirogov street, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
² Budker Institute of Nuclear Physics, 11 Lavrentiev Avenue, 630090 Novosibirsk, Russia.
³ 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.

PMID: 26298434
DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.08.011

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.

Keywords: Boron neutron capture therapy; Tandem accelerator.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy*
Gamma Rays*
Neutrons*