Physics of epi-thermal boron neutron capture therapy (epi-thermal BNCT)

The physics of epi-thermal neutrons in the human body is discussed in the effort to clarify the nature of the unique radiologic properties of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). This discussion leads to the computational method of Monte Carlo simulation in BNCT. The method is discussed through two...

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Published inRadiological physics and technology Vol. 10; no. 4; pp. 387 - 408
Main Authors Seki, Ryoichi, Wakisaka, Yushi, Morimoto, Nami, Takashina, Masaaki, Koizumi, Masahiko, Toki, Hiroshi, Fukuda, Mitsuhiro
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Singapore Springer Singapore 01.12.2017
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Boron
Computer simulation
Imaging
Medical and Radiation Physics
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Monte Carlo simulation
Neutrons
Nuclear capture
Nuclear Medicine
Physics
Radiology
Radiotherapy
Therapy
Thermal neutrons
Physical basis of radiation oncology
Boron neutron capture therapy
Monte Carlo simulation
Epi-thermal neutron irradiation
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Summary:The physics of epi-thermal neutrons in the human body is discussed in the effort to clarify the nature of the unique radiologic properties of boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). This discussion leads to the computational method of Monte Carlo simulation in BNCT. The method is discussed through two examples based on model phantoms. The physics is kept at an introductory level in the discussion in this tutorial review.
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ISSN:1865-0333
1865-0341
DOI:10.1007/s12194-017-0430-5