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  • Title: Neutron field produced by 25 MeV deuteron on thick beryllium for radiobiological study; energy spectrum.
    Author: Takada M, Mihara E, Sasaki M, Nakamura T, Honma T, Kono K, Fujitaka K.
    Journal: Radiat Prot Dosimetry; 2004; 110(1-4):601-6. PubMed ID: 15353715.
    Abstract:
    Biological data is necessary for estimation of protection from neutrons, but there is a lack of data on biological effects of neutrons for radiation protection. Radiological study on fast neutrons has been done at the National Institute of Radiological Sciences. An intense neutron source has been produced by 25 MeV deuterons on a thick beryllium target. The neutron energy spectrum, which is essential for neutron energy deposition calculation, was measured from thermal to maximum energy range by using an organic liquid scintillator and multi-sphere moderated 3He proportional counters. The spectrum of the gamma rays accompanying the neutron beam was measured simultaneously with the neutron spectrum using the organic liquid scintillator. The transmission by the shield of the spurious neutrons originating from the target was measured to be less than 1% by using the organic liquid scintillator placed behind the collimator. The measured neutron energy spectrum is useful in dose calculations for radiobiology studies.
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