Evaluation on radiation features of the KUR deuterium neutron irradiation equipment. Neutron energy spectra and neutron- and gamma-ray absorption dose rate

The deuterium irradiation equipment at reactor for research in Kyoto University (KUR) was reformed at main aim of upgrading of neutron capture therapy (NCT) from November, 1995 to March, 1996. Neutron energy spectra at reference radiation position evaluated on a partial radiation mode by multiple activated foil method, was introduced. As a result of carrying out a simulation calculation using two dimensional transmission calculation supposing medical radiation using the obtained spectra, experimental results could be followed satisfactorily in total. And, comparison with differential absorption dose rate measured by using twin-type ionization box and semiconductor detector for medical probe was also carried out. (G.K.)