Published March 1989 | Version v1
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Cyclotron neutron sources and their biomedical applications

Creators

  • 1. Magyar Tudomanyos Akademia, Debrecen (Hungary). Atommag Kutato Intezete
  • 2. Orvostudomanyi Egyetem, Debrecen (Hungary). Orvosbiologiai Ciklotron Lab.

Description

The MGC-20 type cyclotron of ATOMKI, Debrecen (Hungary) is described, with special attention to its application as a neutron source for various biomedical purposes. A brief overview of the neutron production components, beam handling and target chamber is presented. Applications include in-vivo and in-vitro fast neutron activation analysis and fast neutron radiography, human radiotherapy, radiation biology research, radioisotope production. (R.P.) 13 refs.; 3 figs.; 1 tab

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Hungarian)
Ciklotron neutronforrasok es orvosbiologiai alkalmazasuk

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Automatizalas
Journal Volume
22
Journal Issue
3
Series
Automatizalas.
Journal Page Range
19-22
ISSN
0133-1620
CODEN
AUTOE

INIS

Country of Publication
Hungary
Country of Input or Organization
Hungary
INIS RN
20066002
Subject category
S43: PARTICLE ACCELERATORS;
Descriptors DEI
DEBRECEN CYCLOTRON; FAST NEUTRONS; NEUTRON SOURCES; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; TARGET CHAMBERS; USES
Descriptors DEC
ACCELERATOR FACILITIES; ACCELERATORS; BARYONS; CYCLIC ACCELERATORS; CYCLOTRONS; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; HADRONS; ISOCHRONOUS CYCLOTRONS; MEDICINE; NEUTRONS; NUCLEONS; PARTICLE SOURCES; RADIATION SOURCES