Title :
A Solar Flare Simulation Wheel for the Radiation Test Beamline at the Francis H. BurrProton Therapy Center
Author :
Cascio, Ethan W. ; Sarkar, Surajit
Author_Institution :
Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center, Massachusetts Gen. Hosp., Boston, MA
Abstract :
The design, construction and testing of a rotating energy shifter that simulates the proton energy spectrum of a solar flare event is described.
Keywords :
aerospace biophysics; biological effects of ionising particles; proton effects; solar flares; Francis H. Burr Proton Therapy Center; proton energy spectrum; radiation test beamline; rotating energy shifter design; solar flare simulation wheel; spacecraft; Degradation; Discrete event simulation; Energy loss; Medical treatment; Particle beams; Protons; Scattering; Space vehicles; Testing; Wheels; radiation testing; solar flare; solar proton spectrum;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2008.2005726
