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Performance of a gas target neutron source for radiotherapy
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Deluca, P. M. Torti, R. P. Chenevert, G. M. Detorie, N. A. Tesmer, J. R. Kelsey, C. A. |
| Copyright Year | 1978 |
| Description | Journal: Physics in Medicine & Biology The performance of a compact and efficient neutron generator, using the$ ^{3}$H(d,n) reaction and a gas target, is reported. The target is formed in a windowless, differentially pumped vessel pressurised to 7.5 Torr. An extended source of 15 MeV neutrons is produced when the target is bombarded by a 10 mA beam of 210 keV deuterons. Measurements are reported of the neutron energy spectra, neutron and gamma -ray dose rates, target lifetime and tritium handling. The neutron flux distribution of the extended target was measured and compared with the predictions of a simple beam-gas interaction model. The measured neutron source strength is $1.7+or-0.4*10^{12}$ neutrons per second. The source output is limited by target beam current, not target power considerations. |
| Related Links | http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/0031-9155/23/5/004/pdf |
| Ending Page | 887 |
| Page Count | 12 |
| Starting Page | 876 |
| ISSN | 00319155 |
| e-ISSN | 13616560 |
| DOI | 10.1088/0031-9155/23/5/004 |
| Journal | Physics in Medicine & Biology |
| Issue Number | 5 |
| Volume Number | 23 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | IOP Publishing |
| Publisher Date | 1978-09-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Journal: Physics in Medicine & Biology Nuclear Energy and Engineering |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging Radiological and Ultrasound Technology |
