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Radiation detection system and radiation detection method for neutron capture therapy system

US11740370B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2021
Grant dateAug 29, 2023
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1094
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided is a radiation detection system for improving the accuracy of a neutron beam irradiation dose for a neutron capture therapy system. The neutron capture therapy system includes a charged particle beam, a charged particle beam inlet for passing the charged particle beam, a neutron generating unit for generating the neutron beam by means of a nuclear reaction with the charged particle beam, a beam shaping assembly for adjusting flux and quality of the neutron beam, and a beam outlet adjoining to the beam shaping assembly, the radiation detection system includes a radiation detection device arranged within the beam shaper or outside the beam shaping assembly, the radiation detection device is used for real-time detection of the overflowing neutron beam by the neutron generating unit or the generated γ-ray after the nuclear reaction of the charged particle beam with the neutron generating unit.

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