Title :
The proton irradiation program at the Northeast Proton Therapy Center
Author :
Cascio, Ethan W. ; Sisterson, Janet M. ; Flanz, Jacob B. ; Wagner, Miles S.
Author_Institution :
Northeast, Massachusetts Gen. Hosp., Boston, MA, USA
Abstract :
The Harvard Cyclotron Laboratory (HCL) was closed on 1 July 2002. The successful transfer of the research and radiation effects testing program from HCL to the Northeast Proton Therapy Center is described.
Keywords :
proton effects; radiation therapy; test facilities; Harvard Cyclotron Laboratory; Northeast Proton Therapy Center; proton irradiation program; proton therapy facility; radiation effects testing program; Collimators; Cyclotrons; Degradation; Electronic switching systems; Hospitals; Laboratories; Laser beams; Medical treatment; Particle beams; Protons;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 2003. IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8127-0
DOI :
10.1109/REDW.2003.1281365
