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Three-Dimensional Measurement of Thermal Neutron Absorbed Dose for BNCT Experimental Program, Performed in a Fast Research Reactor
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For treatment planning it is very important to perform preliminary measurements of the spatial distribution of absorbed dose with good resolution and reliability. To this purpose Computer simulations are commonly utilised, supported by experimental measurements performed through small dosimeters placed at various locations in a tissue-equivalent phantom.
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Thermal Neutron Boron Neutron Capture Therapy Xylenol Orange Purpose Computer Simulation Recoil Proton
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