Author :
Kanazawa, M. ; Torikoshi, M. ; Yamada, S. ; Futam, Y. ; Kawach, K. ; Kitagawa, A. ; Kumada, M. ; Murakam, T. ; Muramatsu, M. ; Noda, K. ; Sat, Y. ; Shimbo, M. ; Suda, M. ; Takada, E. ; Endo, M. ; Kanai, T. ; Koyama-Itou, H. ; Matsufuji, N. ; Minohara, S.
Abstract :
Since 1994 clinical trials have been performed successfully with carbon beam. To improve the clinical result further, new irradiation systems are under development such as a 3D-irradiation system and a verification system of range with positron emitter. There are also improvements on the accelerator performances. One is the wide range of ion species; the others are concerned with the machine devices and new beam monitors to get good machine operation. In this report we present current status of HIMAC
Keywords :
ion accelerators; radiation therapy; synchrotrons; 3D-irradiation system; HIMAC; accelerator performances; beam monitors; ion species; irradiation systems; machine devices; positron emitter; verification system; Acceleration; Ion accelerators; Linear particle accelerator; Magnetic switching; Medical treatment; Particle beams; Positrons; Switches; Synchrotrons; Tumors;
