Proposal of a new BNCT irradiation facility based on alternative compact fusion neutron source

A research line, focused on alternative, RE driven, accelerator based H-2(d,n)He-3 (D-D) and H-2(t,n)He-4 (D-T) fusion neutron sources is being carried out at the nuclear departments of Pisa (DIMNP) and Genova (DITEC) Universities in the framework of BNCT programme. Monte Carlo modeling of an irradiation facility, for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) application, which relies on a set of, advanced type, fusion neutron source devices is presented. The facility here proposed could represent an interesting alternative to the much more investigated Li or Be based accelerator driven neutron sources, to be used by an hospital. environment. Preliminary Snyder head phantom central axis depth vs. dose distribution calculation, is also presented.