Title :
Applications of laser-plasma electron accelerators:point-scanning radiotherapy and high resolution radiography of dense objects
Author :
Glinec, Y. ; Faure, J. ; Santos, J.J. ; Malka, V. ; Fuchs, T. ; Szymanowski, H. ; Le Dain, L. ; Darbon, S. ; Lefebvre, E. ; Hosokai, T.
Author_Institution :
Lab. d Opt. Appliquees, Ecole Polytech., Palaiseau, France
Abstract :
Electron beams generated by laser plasma interaction are applied to several applications. We have chosen two representative applications which emphasize the importance of this electron source, one is the use of this energetic electron beam for treatment planning of tumors, and other is the high resolution γ-ray radiography of dense objects. Monte-Carlo simulation is also presented.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; cancer; electron accelerators; plasma applications; plasma light propagation; plasma production by laser; radiation therapy; radiography; tumours; γ-ray radiography; Monte-Carlo simulation; dense object; electron beams generation; laser plasma interaction; laser-plasma electron accelerator application; point-scanning radiotherapy; treatment planning; tumors; Acceleration; Electron beams; Electron sources; Laser applications; Plasma accelerators; Plasma applications; Plasma density; Plasma simulation; Plasma sources; Radiography;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics Europe, 2005. CLEO/Europe. 2005 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8974-3
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE.2005.1568192
