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¹Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy (INRNE) of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Sofia, Bulgaria. belousov@inrne.bas.bg

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Summary

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This study optimizes the IRT-Sofia Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) beam tube using MIT/FCB data. Adjustments to filter/moderator dimensions and collimator length improve beam properties for BNCT applications.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Nuclear Engineering
Radiation Oncology

Background:

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) requires optimized neutron beams.
The IRT-Sofia research reactor is being adapted for BNCT applications.
Previous experience from the MIT/FCB facility informs BNCT beam design.

Purpose of the Study:

To optimize the design of the BNCT beam tube at the IRT-Sofia reactor.
To evaluate the impact of geometric parameters on neutron beam characteristics.
To assess material irradiation resistance for beam components.

Main Methods:

Simulations and analysis based on the MIT/FCB BNCT facility experience.
Investigated enlarging filter/moderator cross-section dimensions.
Analyzed decreasing collimator length within reactor design constraints.
Evaluated the effect of beam-reactor core axis misalignment.
Assessed the irradiation resistance of polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®).

Main Results:

Identified optimal filter/moderator dimensions and collimator lengths for the IRT-Sofia BNCT beam.
Quantified the influence of geometric parameter variations on beam properties.
Determined the impact of non-coincidence between beam and reactor core axes.
Confirmed the suitability of Teflon® for irradiation under specific conditions.

Conclusions:

The study provides crucial data for the construction of the IRT-Sofia BNCT beam.
Optimized parameters will enhance neutron flux and spectral characteristics for BNCT.
Findings support the development of a functional BNCT facility at IRT-Sofia.