The E_LIBANS project (INFN) aims at producing neutron facilities for interdisciplinary irradiation purposes among which pre-clinical research for BNCT. After the successful setting-up of the thermal neutron source based on a medical LINAC, a similar apparatus for epithermal neutrons has been developed. Both structures are based on an Elekta 18 MV coupled with a photoconverter-moderator system which deploys the (gamma,n) reaction to convert the X-rays into neutrons. This communication describes the two neutron sources and the results obtained in their characterization.
The E LiBANS project: Thermal and epithermal neutron sources based on a medical Linac
Ferrero M;
2020-01-01
Abstract
The E_LIBANS project (INFN) aims at producing neutron facilities for interdisciplinary irradiation purposes among which pre-clinical research for BNCT. After the successful setting-up of the thermal neutron source based on a medical LINAC, a similar apparatus for epithermal neutrons has been developed. Both structures are based on an Elekta 18 MV coupled with a photoconverter-moderator system which deploys the (gamma,n) reaction to convert the X-rays into neutrons. This communication describes the two neutron sources and the results obtained in their characterization.File in questo prodotto:
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