Title :
Secondary neutron fluence in radiation test beams at the Northeast Proton Therapy Center
Author :
Cascio, Ethan W. ; Sisterson, Janet M. ; Slopsema, Roelf
Author_Institution :
Northeast Proton Therapy Center, Massachussets Gen. Hosp., Boston, MA, USA
Abstract :
The fluence of secondary neutrons in the radiation effects test beams at the Northeast Proton Therapy Center is characterized.
Keywords :
neutron effects; semiconductor device testing; Northeast Proton Therapy Center; radiation effects test beams; secondary neutron fluence; Collimators; Counting circuits; Detectors; Electronic equipment testing; Hospitals; Instruments; Medical treatment; Neutrons; Particle beams; Protons;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 2005. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9367-8
DOI :
10.1109/REDW.2005.1532686
