System and method for delivery of neutron beams for medical ther

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1997-10-21

1999-07-06

Wasil, Daniel D.

Induced nuclear reactions: processes, systems, and elements

Nuclear transmutation

By charged particle bombardment

376158, G21G 110

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059206012

ABSTRACT:
A neutron delivery system that provides improved capability for tumor control during medical therapy. The system creates a unique neutron beam that has a bimodal or multi-modal energy spectrum. This unique neutron beam can be used for fast-neutron therapy, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), or both. The invention includes both an apparatus and a method for accomplishing the purposes of the invention.

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