The Ghent State University linear electron accelerator facilities: status and perspectives

The Ghent State University disposes of two linear electron accelerator facilities: a 90 MeV low duty factor linac and a 15 MeV high beam power accelerator. Both facilities were initially designed in view of an extensive program of fundamental nuclear physics research. During recent years a large effort has been devoted to the expansion of the field of machine applications. The accelerators have now evolved into versatile tools both the fundamental nuclear and solid state research and for medical therapy and radiation applications. The program and the necessary machine modifications and results are described with emphasis on original features: slow positron production and transport, high power electron beam handling and bremsstrahlung target design, radiation processing equipment, and a high gamma dose set-up for extracorporeal irradiation in bone tumor therapy.<>