II. Recent Developments in Linear Accelerators at X-band for Radiotherapy
A review is given on what is currently available in the field of supervoltage x-ray therapy machines, and recent advances in technology- are critically examined to decide which, if any-, of the advances may be used to improve performance, size, and cost. Discussion is given on advances on the R.F. power source, modulator and gantry, ferrite isolator, accelerator tube, and the use of magnetic amplifiers. It is concluded that the adoption of some of the numerous techniques and technological advances which have made their appearance during the past decade has resulted in a new electron linear acclerator designed specifically for x-ray therapy. The revision of design leads to a compact unit with all equipment housed either in the gantry or in the control unit The reduction in complexityy and size of such equipment is noticed not only in the basic cost but also sn the cost of the building required to house the unit.
- Research Organization:
- Vickers Research Ltd., Sunninghill, Ascot, Berks, Eng.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-16-011060
- OSTI ID:
- 4808222
- Journal Information:
- British Journal of Radiology, Vol. 35, Issue 411; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-62; ISSN 0007-1285
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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