Cyclotron versus Synchrotron for Proton Beam Therapy
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Two categories in the beam delivery system of proton therapy, scattering and scanning, are closely related to the temporal beam structure, in turn, type of accelerators. Since the synchrotron is well matured technically, efficient and dependable routine operation will be achieved if it is combined with a scatterer system. \Vhen more sophisticated scanning system is sought for better dose distribution, suitable cw beams are delivered by a cyclotron. Obviously it can be combined with any scattering system.
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تاریخ انتشار 2014