A comparison between a TESQ accelerator and a reactor as a neutron sources for BNCT

Present status of Accelerator-Based BNCT

“…Such a facility, in combination with an optimized beam shaping assembly has been shown to be able to deliver treatments of comparable quality of the best present-day reactors. [27][28][29] As an intermediate step, a smaller machine, a folded TESQ with a terminal at 700 kV is also being developed to be used with the Be(d,n) reaction. 8 …”

Neutron beam optimization based on a 7 Li(p,n) 7 Be reaction for treatment of deep-seated brain tumors by BNCT

“…The advantages of using these sources are: simple application, high safety in hospital environments, relative low cost compared with reactors, easy turning off, providing sufficient neutron flux, and less overall risk than nuclear reactors. However, the most crucial aspects for accelerator-based neutron sources are the type and energies of incident particles, and target material selection [5][6][7][8].…”