A Monte Carlo study on the secondary neutron generation by oxygen ion beams for radiotherapy and its comparison to lighter ions
Federico A Geser,
Alberto Stabilini,
Jeppe B Christensen
et al.
Abstract:Objective: To study the secondary neutrons generated by primary oxygen beams for cancer treatment and compare the results to those from primary protons, helium, and carbon ions. This information can provide useful insight into the positioning of neutron detectors in phantom for future experimental dose assessments.
Approach: Mono-energetic oxygen beams and spread-out Bragg peaks were simulated using the Monte Carlo particle transport codes FLUKA, TOPAS, and MCNP, with energies within the therapeutic ra… Show more
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