Table 1.
Four dose components of BNCT.
| Common name (s) | Symbol | Originating reactions |
|---|---|---|
| Boron dose | DB | 10B(n, α)7Li reaction. |
| Nitrogen dose (Thermal neutron dose) | DN | Mainly the 14N(n, p)14C reaction yielding a recoiling C-14 nucleus and 583 keV protons. |
| Hydrogen dose (Fast neutron dose) | DH | The (n, n′) moderation reaction occurs mainly with H-1 in the body. Energy is released by the recoiling protons produced by interaction with fast and epithermal neutrons. |
| Photon dose | Dγ | Prompt γ from radiative capture within the patient mainly from the 1H(n, γ) 2H reaction and γ contamination of the incident radiation field. |
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