Abstract
Recent topics of applications of compact neutron sources and expected possibilities of a laser-driven
neutron source for industrial and medical uses are discussed. The laser-driven neutron would be suitable
for neutron resonance absorption imaging because of its point source with narrow pulsed width. A boron
nutron capture therapy (BNCT) using an accelerator have been confirmed as an efficacious radiation
treatment for cancers. Compact neutron facilities and those at J-PARC are useful tools for researches
and development in industries such as steel, tire rubber and automobile companies. Although the laser
driven one is also expected to be applied for these applications, collaborative works of laser and neutron
scientists and medical and industrial sites should be necessary.
