Abstract
Optimal condition for 13N radioisotope production through 12C (d,n) 13N within plasma focus device is investigated. As the deuteron spectrum follows the empirical power law of the form E-m, it is shown that the activity decreases by increasing the value of m. Unlike the fact that the repetition rate increases the activity, it is possible to achieve higher activities by increasing the bombardment time at a fixed repetition rate.
Highlights
Short-lived radioisotopes (SLR) such as 11C, 13N, 15O, 18F usually have medical applications, in positron emission tomography (PET)
In order to investigate the ability of plasma focus device for producing the required activity for imaging, by increasing the repetition rate, the activity is calculated at higher frequencies
A series of experimental deuteron spectra was used to show that the activity is highly dependent on the power of m in the empirical power law distribution of the deuterons
Summary
Short-lived radioisotopes (SLR) such as 11C, 13N, 15O, 18F usually have medical applications, in positron emission tomography (PET). Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Plasma Focus, Deuteron Spectrum, Activation, Repetition Rate Plasma focus devices are one of the appropriate systems in producing short lived radioisotopes because they
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