The Gent University 15 MeV high-current linear electron accelerator facility

The Gent University 15 MeV 20kW linear electron accelerator facility was initially designed for fundamental nuclear physics research. During the last years a large effort has been devoted to the expansion of the range of machine applications in view of a new extensive experimental programme in the fields of atomic and solid-state physics, biomaterials research, polymer chemistry, space research, food technology, high-dose dosimetry and radiation therapy. The accelerator facility in its present configuration, the peripheral equipment and the experimental programme are described with emphasis on the original features.