On the usage of electron beam as a tool to produce radioactive isotopes in photo-nuclear reactions

TL;DR

This paper explores using electron beams and bremsstrahlung in converters to produce radioactive isotopes via photo-nuclear reactions, highlighting its practicality for nuclear medicine applications.

Contribution

It demonstrates the feasibility of modern electron accelerators as a practical method for producing medically valuable radio-isotopes.

Findings

Electron beam-induced bremsstrahlung can effectively produce radio-isotopes.

The method is practical for current nuclear medicine needs.

Yield estimates support industrial applicability.

Abstract

We treat the bremsstrahlung induced by initial electron beam in converter, and the production of a desirable radio-isotope due to the photo-nuclear reaction caused by this bremsstrahlung. By way of illustration, the yield of a number of some, the most in practice applicable, radio-isotopes is evaluated. The acquired findings persuade us that usage of modern electron accelerators offers a practicable way to produce the radio-isotopes needful nowadays for various valuable applications in the nuclear medicine.