Optimization of target, moderator, and collimator in the accelerator-based boron neutron capture therapy system: A Monte Carlo study |
Cheon, Bo-Wi
(Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University)
Yoo, Dohyeon (Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School) Park, Hyojun (Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University) Lee, Hyun Cheol (Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University) Shin, Wook-Geun (Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University) Choi, Hyun Joon (Department of Radiation Oncology, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital) Hong, Bong Hwan (Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science) Chung, Heejun (The Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control) Min, Chul Hee (Department of Radiation Convergence Engineering, Yonsei University) |
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