Modeling an epithermal neutron beam for a DIDO type reactor using MCNP - a Monte Carlo code

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dc.contributor.authorRoss, Den_AU
dc.contributor.authorConstantine, Gen_AU
dc.contributor.authorWeaver, DRen_AU
dc.date.accessioned2026-01-02T06:25:07Zen_AU
dc.date.available2026-01-02T06:25:07Zen_AU
dc.date.issued1992en_AU
dc.date.statistics2025-11-24en_AU
dc.descriptionPhysical copy held by ANSTO Library at DDC: 616.994/17en_AU
dc.description.abstractEpithermal neutron beams are currently being developed for use in BNCT. They have the advantage over thermal beams in that they can achieve better penetration and can therefore treat deeper tumors. It has been shown that the optimum energy range for epithermal neutrons is approximately from 0.5 eV to 10 keV; energies above this range give significant damage due to proton recoil. The original aim of this project was to design an epithermal neutron beam for Harwell's DIDO reactor 10H beam tube, but the reactor was closed down in March, 1990. DIDO was a 25MW(th) research reactor, cooled and moderated by D2O. To model the reactor the Monte Carlo code MCNP was used. Initially, calculations were made to model an experimental setup that was used in 1987 to carry out cell irradiations with an Al/S/Ar filtered beam. Using this experience a study was begun to design an optimum epithermal beam for the 10H beam tube, a 10 inch diameter horizontal tube which penetrates the shield and radial reflector to within 9 cm of the core. © Plemum Press.en_AU
dc.identifier.booktitleProgress in Neutron Capture Therapy for Canceren_AU
dc.identifier.citationRoss, D., Constantine, G., & Weaver, D. R. (1992). Modeling an epithermal neutron beam for a DIDO type reactor using MCNP - a Monte Carlo code. Paper presented to the Fourth International Symposium on Neutron Capture Therapy for Cancer, December 4-7, 1990, Sydney, Australia. In B. J. Allen, D. E. Moore, & B. V. Harrington (Eds.), Progress in Neutron Capture Therapy for Cancer (pp. 67–69). Springer US. New Your, USA: Plenum Press.en_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceenddate1990-12-07en_AU
dc.identifier.conferencenameFourth International Symposium on Neutron Capture Therapy for Canceren_AU
dc.identifier.conferenceplaceSydney, Australiaen_AU
dc.identifier.conferencestartdate1990-12-04en_AU
dc.identifier.editorsB. J. Allen, D. E. Moore, & B. V. Harringtonen_AU
dc.identifier.isbn0306441047en_AU
dc.identifier.pagination67-69en_AU
dc.identifier.placeofpublicationNew York, USAen_AU
dc.identifier.urihttps://apo.ansto.gov.au/handle/10238/16823en_AU
dc.language.isoenen_AU
dc.publisherPlenum Pressen_AU
dc.subjectDesignen_AU
dc.subjectDIDO Reactoren_AU
dc.subjectEpithermal reactorsen_AU
dc.subjectNeutronsen_AU
dc.subjectM codesen_AU
dc.subjectMonte Carlo Methoden_AU
dc.subjectNeoplasmsen_AU
dc.subjectNeutron beamsen_AU
dc.subjectNeutron capture therapyen_AU
dc.titleModeling an epithermal neutron beam for a DIDO type reactor using MCNP - a Monte Carlo codeen_AU
dc.typeConference Paperen_AU
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