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IN recent discussions1–6 the use of 15-MeV neutrons resulting from the D-T reaction has been suggested for the radiotherapy of tumours. As pointed out by Fowler7 in this respect, two opposing factors play a part in estimates of the possible value of neutrons of various energies, namely, their penetration into tissue and their oxygen enhancement ratio (OER).
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BROERSE, J., BARENDSEN, G. A Fast Neutron Source for Radiotherapy. Nature 206, 208–209 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1038/206208a0
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