Study on detecting spatial distribution of neutrons and gamma rays using a multi-imaging plate system

Computational investigation of suitable polymer gel composition for the QA of the beam components of a BNCT irradiation field

This study investigated the optimum composition of the MAGAT polymer gel which is to be used in the quality assurance measurement of the thermal neutron, fast neutron and gamma ray components in the irradiation field used for boron neutron capture therapy at the Kyoto University Reactor. Simulations using the PHITS code showed that when combined with the gel, ⁶Li concentrations of 0, 10 and 100ppm were found to be potentially usable.

Design study of multi-imaging plate system for BNCT irradiation field at Kyoto university reactor

The converter configuration for a multi-imaging plate system was investigated for the application of quality assurance in the irradiation field profile for boron neutron capture therapy. This was performed by the simulation calculation using the PHITS code in the fields at the Heavy Water Neutron Irradiation Facility of Kyoto University Reactor. The converter constituents investigated were carbon for gamma rays, and polyethylene with and without LiF at varied (6)Li concentration for thermal, epithermal, and fast neutrons. Consequently, potential combinations of the converters were found for two components, gamma rays and thermal neutrons, for the standard thermal neutron mode and three components of gamma rays, epithermal neutrons, and thermal or fast neutrons, for the standard mixed or epithermal neutron modes, respectively.

Measurement of spatial distribution of neutrons and gamma rays for BNCT using multi-imaging plate system

Quality assurance of the spatial distributions of neutrons and gamma rays was tried using imaging plates (IPs) and converters to enhance the beam components in the epithermal neutron mode of the Kyoto University Reactor. The converters used were 4mm thick epoxy resin with B4C at 6.85 weight-percent (wt%) (10)B for epithermal neutrons, and 3mm thick carbon for gamma rays. Results suggested that the IP signal does not need a sensitivity correction regardless of the incident radiation that produces it.