Current development status of accelerator-based neutron source for boron neutron capture therapy

Abstract Recently, progress in technology for accelerator-based neutron sources has increased attention regarding boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). BNCT is a type of radiotherapy that combines neutrons and boron drugs and is expected to be used in the treatment of refractory and recurrent cancer...

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Main Authors: Hiroaki Kumada, Takeji Sakae, Hideyuki Sakurai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-10-01
Series:EPJ Techniques and Instrumentation
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1140/epjti/s40485-023-00105-5