Photoneutron Sources
Author : B. W. Sargent
Publisher :
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 1946
Category : Neutron sources
ISBN :
Neutron Generators for Analytical Purposes
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA Radiation Technology Repo
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 21,2 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789201251107
Book Description
This publication addresses recent developments in neutron generator (NG) technology. It presents information on compact instruments with high neutron yield to be used for neutron activation analysis (NAA) and prompt gamma neutron activation analysis in combination with high count rate spectrometers. Traditional NGs have been shown to be effective for applications including borehole logging, homeland security, nuclear medicine and the on-line analysis of aluminium, coal and cement. Pulsed fast thermal neutron analysis, as well as tagged and timed neutron analysis, are additional techniques which can be applied using NG. Furthermore, NG can effectively be used for elemental analysis and is also effective for analysis of hidden materials by neutron radiography. Useful guidelines for developing NG based research laboratories are also provided in this publication.
Elements of Slow-Neutron Scattering
Author : J. M. Carpenter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 539 pages
File Size : 28,58 MB
Release : 2015-09-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521857813
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the fundamental theory and applications of slow-neutron scattering.
Compact Accelerator Based Neutron Sources
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,49 MB
Release : 2021-05-04
Category :
ISBN : 9789201270221
Book Description
The production of neutrons by accelerators began in the 1970s with construction of powerful proton accelerators to access neutrons via spallation. At the same time, low energy driven neutron processes emerged for neutron production using electron accelerators, ion beam accelerators, cyclotrons, and low energy linear accelerators. This wide variety of accelerator based neutron sources have come to be referred to as 'compact accelerator based neutron sources' (CANS). This publication provides an overview of the various types of CANS technologies that are currently available or planned in the near future. It illustrates many of the analytical and other applications of neutrons. Given the wide variety of power and costs, the publication also aims to show that in addition to replacing national medium flux research reactors for certain functions, smaller regional neutron sources may become viable, which may eventually broaden access to neutron facilities.
Radiation Safety of Accelerator Based Radioisotope Production Facilities
Author : IAEA
Publisher : International Atomic Energy Agency
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9201057229
Book Description
Radioisotopes are used worldwide in a range of medical, industrial, research and academic applications. A large proportion of these radioisotopes are produced in particle accelerators, and the number of institutions that operate linear accelerators or cyclotrons and manufacture and distribute radiopharmaceuticals, for example, is significant and increasing. The production of radioisotopes using particle accelerators poses significant radiation hazards to workers, members of the public, and the environment when accelerators are operated without adequate radiation safety measures. This Safety Guide provides practical guidance for implementing radiation protection and safety measures in such facilities involved in the production and use of radioisotopes.
Neutron Capture Therapy
Author : Wolfgang A.G. Sauerwein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 545 pages
File Size : 46,20 MB
Release : 2012-11-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3642313345
Book Description
Neutron capture therapy (NCT) is based on the ability of the non-radioactive isotope boron-10 to capture thermal neutrons with very high probability and immediately to release heavy particles with a path length of one cell diameter, which in principle allows for tumor cell-selective high-LET particle radiotherapy. This book provides a comprehensive summary of the progress made in NCT in recent years. Individual sections cover all important aspects, including neutron sources, boron chemistry, drugs for NCT, dosimetry, and radiation biology. The use of NCT in a variety of malignancies and also some non-malignant diseases is extensively discussed. NCT is clearly shown to be a promising modality at the threshold of wider clinical application. All of the chapters are written by experienced specialists in language that will be readily understood by all participating disciplines.
Dynamics of Soft Matter
Author : VICTORIA GARCIA SAKAI
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 25,2 MB
Release : 2011-12-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1461407265
Book Description
Dynamics of Soft Matter: Neutron Applications provides an overview of neutron scattering techniques that measure temporal and spatial correlations simultaneously, at the microscopic and/or mesoscopic scale. These techniques offer answers to new questions arising at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology. Knowledge of the dynamics at these levels is crucial to understanding the soft matter field, which includes colloids, polymers, membranes, biological macromolecules, foams, emulsions towards biological & biomimetic systems, and phenomena involving wetting, friction, adhesion, or microfluidics. Emphasizing the complementarities of scattering techniques with other spectroscopic ones, this volume also highlights the potential gain in combining techniques such as rheology, NMR, light scattering, dielectric spectroscopy, as well as synchrotron radiation experiments. Key areas covered include polymer science, biological materials, complex fluids and surface science.
Status of Accelerator Driven Systems Research and Technology Development
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA Tecdoc
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 13,57 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789201053152
Book Description
One of the greatest challenges for nuclear energy is how to properly manage the highly radioactive waste generated during irradiation in nuclear reactors. Accelerator Driven Systems (ADSs) may offer new prospects and advantages for the transmutation of such high level nuclear waste. ADS or accelerator driven transmutation of waste (ATW) consists of a high power proton accelerator, a heavy metal spallation target that produces neutrons when bombarded by the high power beam, and a sub-critical core that is neutronically coupled to the spallation target. This publication provides a comprehensive state of the art of the ADS technology by representing the different ADS concepts proposed worldwide in the last 15 years, as well as the related R&D activities and demonstration initiatives carried out at national international level.
Cyclotron Based Production of Technetium-99m
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789201029164
Book Description
This publication presents a comprehensive overview of the technologies involved in the production of cyclotron based 99mTc. These would include techniques relevant to preparation of targets, irradiation of targets under high beam currents, target processing, target recovery and quality control of the final product. The publication provides broad information, well supported with references, on improved production routes and improved separation and purification of cyclotron based 99mTc. These approaches achieve high specific activity and chemical purity of 99mTc suitable for labelling molecules of medical interest and also enable spare capacity to be available at medical cyclotron centres. The readership of this publication is scientists interested in translating this technology to practice, technologists already working with cyclotrons wanting to enhance the utility of the existing machines and managers who are in the process of setting up facilities in their countries. Students working towards higher level degrees in related fields may also benefit from this publication.
Alternative Radionuclide Production with a Cyclotron
Author : IAEA
Publisher : International Atomic Energy Agency
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 11,80 MB
Release : 2021-10-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9201032218
Book Description
Cyclotrons are currently used for the preparation of a wide variety of radionuclides that have applications in single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET). Consequently, there is high demand from IAEA Member States for support in the area of radiopharmaceutical production using cyclotron produced radioisotopes. This publication describes the potential radionuclide production routes using cyclotrons in different energy ranges and provides methods for the development of targets and provides details of the chemistry for the separation of radionuclides from target materials. The readership of this publication includes scientists, operators interested in putting this technology into practice, technologists already working with cyclotrons who wish to enhance the utility of existing machines, and managers in the process of setting up radionuclide facilities in their countries. Students working towards higher level degrees in related fields may also benefit from this publication.
