Present status of accelerator-based BNCT: Focus on developments in Argentina

In this work we provide some information on the present status of accelerator-based BNCT (AB-BNCT) worldwide and subsequently concentrate on the recent accelerator technology developments in Argentina. •The current status of projects and associated facilities for AB-BNCT worldwide is shown.•Only low...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied radiation and isotopes 2015-12, Vol.106, p.18-21
Hauptverfasser:	Cartelli, D., Capoulat, M.E., Bergueiro, J., Gagetti, L., Suárez Anzorena, M., del Grosso, M.F., Baldo, M., Castell, W., Padulo, J., Suárez Sandín, J.C., Igarzabal, M., Erhardt, J., Mercuri, D., Minsky, D.M., Valda, A.A., Debray, M.E., Somacal, H.R., Canepa, N., Real, N., Gun, M., Herrera, M.S., Tacca, H., Kreiner, A.J.
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Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	9Be(d,n)10B reaction Accelerator-based BNCT Argentina Boron Neutron Capture Therapy - instrumentation ESQ accelerator
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Zusammenfassung:	In this work we provide some information on the present status of accelerator-based BNCT (AB-BNCT) worldwide and subsequently concentrate on the recent accelerator technology developments in Argentina. •The current status of projects and associated facilities for AB-BNCT worldwide is shown.•Only low (few MeV) energy accelerators are included.•The recent progress of the Argentine AB-BNCT program is described.
ISSN:	0969-8043 1872-9800
DOI:	10.1016/j.apradiso.2015.07.031