Author :
Kouda, S. ; Torikoshi, M. ; Kanazawa, M. ; Kitagawa, A. ; Murakami, T. ; Noda, K. ; Sato, Y. ; Takada, E. ; Yoshizawa, J. ; Futami, Y. ; Higashi, A. ; Kanai, T. ; Matsufuji, N. ; Tomura, H. ; Yamada, S. ; Kawachi, K. ; Suda, M. ; Tomitani, T. ; Kumada, M.
Abstract :
A new beam course, a projectile fragment separator to provide radioactive beams, is under construction at HIMAC. A primary purpose of the new beam course is to study medical applications of radioactive beams. The specifications and status of the beam course and a preliminary result using carbon beams are summarized
Keywords :
beam handling equipment; ion accelerators; radiation therapy; radioactive ion beams; C; HIMAC; heavy ion beams; medical use; projectile fragment separator; radiation therapy; radioactive beams; secondary beam course; Biomedical equipment; Biomedical imaging; Computed tomography; Degradation; Gamma rays; Magnets; Medical services; Medical treatment; Positrons; Structural beams;
