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S Halfon¹, M Paul, A Arenshtam

¹Soreq NRC, Yavne, Israel. halfon@phys.huji.ac.il

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A novel liquid-lithium target (LiLiT) prototype has been developed for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). This system aims to generate intense neutron flux for medical applications, overcoming thermal power challenges.

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Area of Science:

Nuclear Engineering
Medical Physics
Accelerator Technology

Background:

Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) requires intense neutron sources.
Existing neutron sources face challenges with thermal power management at high beam intensities.
Accelerator-based neutron sources offer a potential solution for localized BNCT.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and test a prototype Liquid-Lithium Target (LiLiT) for accelerator-based neutron generation.
To address the thermal power dissipation issue in high-intensity proton beam applications.
To design a system suitable for potential clinical implementation in hospitals.

Main Methods:

Construction and commissioning of a compact LiLiT prototype.
Off-line circulation tests to evaluate lithium jet stability.
Planned testing with high-power electron and proton beams (1.91-2.5 MeV, 2-4 mA).
Monte Carlo simulations for moderator/reflector design.

Main Results:

A stable liquid-lithium jet was generated in off-line circulation tests.
The LiLiT design aims to manage thermal power from high-intensity proton beams.
Radiological risks associated with Beryllium-7 production are being assessed and managed.

Conclusions:

The LiLiT prototype shows promise as a compact neutron source for BNCT.
The system is designed to overcome thermal power limitations of previous methods.
Further testing and optimization are planned for clinical viability.