Initial performance of the PIGMI prototype. [Pion Generator for Medical Irradiations]

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979

OSTI ID:6265303

Stovall, J E

The PIGMI (Pion Generator for Medical Irradiations) program at LASL is an accelerator development program aimed at completing the design of an accelerator suitable for use as a pion generator in a hospital-based radiotherapy program. The major thrust of the program has been the design of a 7 MeV prototype accelerator which emphasizes compactness, economy of construction, and operation and reliability. To achieve these goals the design of the prototype has exploited a number of innovations in proton linac technology. An overview of the program discussing the major innovative features of the prototype is presented. The initial operating experience is discussed and initial performance measurements are presented.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos Scientific Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 6265303
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-79-658; CONF-790327-24
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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