Authors: Lai B.-L., Huang Y.-S., Lai P.-C., Chu W.-H., Sheu R.-J.
Journal: Applied Radiation and Isotopes
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2020.109351
Abstract: Five shielding calculation methods were employed to estimate the dose rate distribution around an accelerator-based boron neutron capture therapy facility. Their performances were compared in terms of accuracy and efficiency. The results indicate that the hybrid deterministic/Monte Carlo method is the most efficient in the context of accurate modeling and simulation, whereas the analytical approximation with pre-generated source terms and attenuation lengths is preferable in the design phase because of its simplicity and ease of verification while retaining a reasonable accuracy.
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