In situ neutron spectrometry to 60 MeV in a water phantom exposed to a cancer therapy beam

Phys Med Biol. 1991 Apr;36(4):507-19. doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/36/4/008.

Abstract

In-air and in-phantom neutron spectra have been measured between 10 and 60 MeV for two field sizes on the Clatterbridge cyclotron by unfolding the response of a specially built NE213 scintillator. The in-phantom measurements show distinct spectral hardening with depth, which is reflected in changes in the spectrum-averaged mean neutron energy. These findings are confirmed using Monte Carlo calculations.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Fast Neutrons*
  • Humans
  • Models, Structural
  • Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Particle Accelerators*
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy*
  • Spectrum Analysis
  • Water

Substances

  • Water