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System and method for delivery of neutron beams for medical therapy

D W Nigg (Inventor), C A Wemple (Inventor)

Research output: Patent

Abstract

A neutron delivery system that provides improved capability for tumor control during medical therapy is disclosed. The system creates a unique neutron beam that has a bimodal or multi-modal energy spectrum. This unique neutron beam can be used for fast-neutron therapy, boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), or both. The invention includes both an apparatus and a method for accomplishing the purposes of the invention. 5 figs.
Original languageAmerican English
Patent number5920601
StatePublished - Jul 6 1999

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