Neutron target for boron neutron capture therapy
US11024437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses and methods for producing neutrons for applications such as boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) are described. An apparatus can include a rotary fixture with a coolant inlet and a coolant outlet, and a plurality of neutron-producing segments. Each neutron-producing segment of the plurality of neutron-producing segments is removably coupled to the rotary fixture, and includes a substrate having a coolant channel circuit defined therein and a solid neutron source layer disposed thereon. The coolant channel circuits are in fluid communication with the coolant inlet and the coolant outlet.
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