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Post-processing of Monte Carlo simulations for rapid BNCT sourceoptimization studies.

DE2001782538

Publication Date	2000
Personal Author	Bleuel, D. L.; Chu, W. T.; Donahue, R. J.; Ludewigt, B. A.; Vujic, J.
Page Count	2
Abstract	A great advantage of some neutron sources, such as accelerator-produced sources, is that they can be tuned to produce different spectra. Unfortunately, optimization studies are often time-consuming and difficult, as they require a lengthy Monte Carlo simulation for each source. When multiple characteristics, such as energy, angle, and spatial distribution of a neutron beam are allowed to vary, an overwhelming number of simulations may be required. Many optimization studies, therefore, suffer from a small number of datapoints, restrictive treatment conditions, or poor statistics.
Keywords	Neutron beams Source weighting factors Simulations Post processing Monte Carlo Dose calculation Ubertally method Boron Neutron Capture Therapy(BNCT)
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Conference Proceedings
NTIS Issue Number	200125
Contract Number	AC03-76SF00098

Post-processing of Monte Carlo simulations for rapid BNCT sourceoptimization studies.

Post-processing of Monte Carlo simulations for rapid BNCT sourceoptimization studies.
DE2001782538

Publication Date	2000
Personal Author	Bleuel, D. L.; Chu, W. T.; Donahue, R. J.; Ludewigt, B. A.; Vujic, J.
Page Count	2
Abstract	A great advantage of some neutron sources, such as accelerator-produced sources, is that they can be tuned to produce different spectra. Unfortunately, optimization studies are often time-consuming and difficult, as they require a lengthy Monte Carlo simulation for each source. When multiple characteristics, such as energy, angle, and spatial distribution of a neutron beam are allowed to vary, an overwhelming number of simulations may be required. Many optimization studies, therefore, suffer from a small number of datapoints, restrictive treatment conditions, or poor statistics.
Keywords	Neutron beams Source weighting factors Simulations Post processing Monte Carlo Dose calculation Ubertally method Boron Neutron Capture Therapy(BNCT)
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Conference Proceedings
NTIS Issue Number	200125
Contract Number	AC03-76SF00098