Hospital Based Proton Linear Accelerator for Particle Therapy and Radioisotope Production
- Fermilab
Taking advantage of recent advances in linear accelerator technology, it is possible for a hospital to use a 70 MeV proton linac for fast neutron therapy, boron neutron capture therapy, proton therapy for ocular melanomas, and production of radiopharmaceuticals. The linac can also inject protons into a synchrotron for proton therapy of deep-seated tumors. With 180 microampere average current, a single linac can support all these applications. This paper presents a conceptual design for a medical proton linac, switchyard, treatment rooms, and isotope production rooms. Special requirements for each application are outlined and a layout for sharing beam among the applications is suggested.
- Research Organization:
- Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL), Batavia, IL (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- US Department of Energy
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC02-07CH11359
- OSTI ID:
- 2998888
- Report Number(s):
- FERMILAB-PUB-90-217; oai:inspirehep.net:301486
- Conference Information:
- Journal Name: Nucl.Instrum.Meth.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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