Accelerator-based neutron sources for BNCT

ConclusionsThe use of exothermal deuteron-induced Be(d,n) and13C(d,n) reactions allows us to use the smallest energy machine, at 1.45  MeV, for AB-BNCT. It is shown that among the systems proposed the13C(d,n) solution is the one with the lowest overall activation (target  + BSA). Coupled to an AlF3 BSA (which undergoes no long term activation), a 30 mA deuteron beam on a13C target can deliver a good quality BNCT treatment for a deep seated brain tumor in one hour.
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