Production of neutrons in laminated barriers of radiotherapy rooms: comparison between the analytical methodology and Monte Carlo simulations

• Published in: Journal of applied clinical medical physics Vol. 15; no. 6; pp. 247 - 255
• Main Authors: Silva Rezende, Gabriel Fonseca, Rosa, Luiz Antonio Ribeiro, Facure, Alessandro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States John Wiley & Sons, Inc 08.11.2014; John Wiley and Sons Inc
• Subjects: Concrete; Energy; laminated barriers; Methods; Monte Carlo simulation; Radiation Oncology Physics; Radiation therapy; shielding calculation

The necessity to build or adapt radiotherapy rooms in reduced areas leads to the search for unconventional solutions for shielding projects. In most cases, adding metals to the primary barriers is the best alternative to shield rooms properly. However, when photons with energies equal or higher than...