Title :
A survey of hadron therapy accelerator technologies
Author :
Peggs, S. ; Satogata, T. ; Flanz, J.
Author_Institution :
BNL, Upton
Abstract :
Hadron therapy has entered a new age [1]. The number of facilities grows steadily, and "consumer" interest is high. Some groups are working on new accelerator technology, while others optimize existing designs by reducing capital and operating costs, and improving performance. This paper surveys the current requirements and directions in accelerator technology for hadron therapy.
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; cyclotrons; radiation therapy; gantry-mounted superconducting cyclotron; hadron therapy accelerator technologies; hospital-based radiation therapy facility; Availability; Cyclotrons; Hospitals; Medical treatment; Neoplasms; Neutrons; Optical modulation; Particle beams; Proton accelerators; Synchrotrons;
Conference_Titel :
Particle Accelerator Conference, 2007. PAC. IEEE
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0916-7
DOI :
10.1109/PAC.2007.4440326
