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Accelerator-based source of epithermal neutrons for neutron capture therapy

Kononov et al., 2004

Document ID
1856697200264319058
Author
Kononov O
Kononov V
Solov’ev A
Bokhovko M
Publication year
Publication venue
Atomic Energy

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Computational studies are performed for choosing an optimal material and dimensions of a moderator for forming a beam of epithermal neutrons for boron-neutron-capture therapy based on a proton accelerator and the reaction 7 Li (p, n) 7 Be as the neutron source. It is …
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