Neutron measurements around an 18 MV linac

An estimate of the neutron production of medical electron accelerators is of interest in order to quantify the radiological risk for the staff operating such machines. First, we used a theoretical procedure, based on the Montecarlo method, in order to get some information about the neutron spectrum. Second, by using the neutron activation of indium foils, we have empirically obtained the neutron fluence at different locations in the accelerator room. Finally, some post-irradiation environmental levels of radiation are given.