Tatsuya Katabuchi
Nuclear Energy Division
- Position
- Associate Professor
- TEL
- +81-3-5734-3378
- buchizc.iir.isct.ac.jp
- Researcher Link
- ResearcherID | ORCID
Feature of Research
We conduct research using neutron beams. In particular, neutron nuclear reaction data required for a wide range of fields, including nuclear energy, analysis, and medicine, are measured using neutron beams. Additionally, we are developing detectors for boron neutron capture therapy.
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Outline of Research
- Measurement of neutron nuclear data
In the field of nuclear energy, neutron-induced nuclear reactions play a crucial role. This makes neutron nuclear reaction data essential for a wide range of engineering fields, including reactor design, development of nuclear transmutation technology for long-lived radioactive nuclides, shielding calculations for nuclear facilities, and production of radioactive isotopes for medical use. In addition, neutron capture reactions are important in the synthesis of elements in the universe. To measure these neutron nuclear reaction data, experiments are being conducted at the Pelletron Accelerator at Institute of Science Technology and the Japan Proton Accelerator Research Complex (J-PARC) in the Japan Atomic Energy Agency in Tokai, Ibaraki. - Research and Development for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy
In recent years, neutron-based cancer therapy has gained attention. This is known as boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT). It is expected to be effective for brain tumors and other conditions that have been difficult to treat. To further develop BNCT, there is a need for devices to measure the dose of radiation to patients during treatment. Our research group is developing a system to measure gamma rays emitted during treatment and perform dose imaging.
Keyword
Neutrons, nuclear reactions, neutron capture reactions, nuclear data, radiation measurement, accelerator experiments, nuclear transmutation, nucleosynthesis, boron neutron capture therapy, dose imaging