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Title: ADJUSTABLE BEAM LIMITING DIAPHRAGM FOR RADIATION THERAPY

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4181995

An adjustable beam limiting diaphragm for high-energy rays emanating from a source adapted for radiation therapy is presented. The diaphragm plate sets are arranged in pile formation of constant length along the beam, each being composed of an L-shaped ray absorbing movable plate. Operating mechanisms are connected to the diaphragm plates for adjusting them relative to each other. (W.L.H.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-018751
OSTI ID:
4181995
Report Number(s):
GB 832373
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English