Development of a Model for (11)C Production Via the (14)N(rho, alpha) Reaction Using a GE Pettrace Cyclotron
Abstract
The GE PETtrace cyclotron at the MURR facility is used extensively for medical and research radioisotope production. No model exists of its radioisotope production performance, and the energy, full intensity, and spatial profile of the cyclotron proton beam has never been measured. To improve production planning for research and medical isotopes, a MCNP6 model of the isotope production process was developed to maximize efficiency in target design and better understand irradiation conditions. Since the beam energy and profile has a significant impact on the types of reactions that take place and the efficiency of radioisotope production, the MURR cyclotron proton beam energy was measured via foil activation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2019
- Accession Number
- AD1078151
Entities
People
- Amy C. Hall
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology
- University of Missouri