A novel design of beam shaping assembly to use D-T neutron generator for BNCT. (December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kasesaz, Yaser; Karimi, Marjan
• Is Part Of: Applied radiation and isotopes. Volume 118(2016:Dec.)
• Page Start: 317
• Page End: 325
• Publication Date: 2016-12
• Subjects: BNCT -- D-T neutron generator -- MCNP4C Monte Carlo code, BSA; Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiation -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Nuclear chemistry -- Periodicals; Internet resource; Periodical; 660.298
• DOI: 10.1016/j.apradiso.2016.09.029
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0969-8043

Abstract

Abstract: In order to use 14.1 MeV neutrons produced byd -T neutron generators, two special and novel Beam Shaping Assemblies (BSA), including multi-layer and hexagonal lattice have been suggested and the effect of them has been investigated by MCNP4C Monte Carlo code. The results show that the proposed BSA can provide the qualified epithermal neutron beam for BNCT. The final epithermal neutron flux is about 6e9 n/cm2.s. The final proposed BSA has some different advantages: 1) it consists of usual and well-known materials (Pb, Al, Fluental and Cd); 2) it has a simple geometry; 3) it does not need any additional gamma filter; 4) it can provide high flux of epithermal neutrons. As this type of neutron source is under development in the world, it seems that they can be used clinically in a hospital considering the proposed BSA. Highlights: D-T neutron generator for BNCT. A new and novel design of beam shaping assembly. Simple and accessible assembly.