Evaluation and Application of U.S. Medical Proton Facilities for Single Event Effects Test

Author

Wie, Brian S. ; LaBel, Kenneth A. ; Turflinger, Thomas L. ; Wert, Jerry L. ; Foster, Charles C. ; Reed, Robert A. ; Kostic, Andrew D. ; Moss, Steven C. ; Guertin, Steven M. ; George, Jeffrey S. ; Pankuch, Mark ; Dong, Lei ; Bloch, Charles ; Laub, Steve

Author_Institution

Integrity Applic. Inc., Chantilly, VA, USA

Volume

62

Issue

6

fYear

2015

Firstpage

2490

Lastpage

2497

Abstract

We present the challenges of using new medical proton therapy cyclotrons for SEE tests in the 200 MeV regime. Solutions are discussed to utilize these facilities as a replacement for the Indiana University Cyclotron Facility. Part data response to conventional scattered proton beams are compared to newer scanning beam configurations. A common dosimetry system for independent determination of fluence and beam uniformity is presented.

Keywords

cyclotrons; dosimetry; radiation therapy; Indiana University Cyclotron Facility; U.S. medical proton facilities application; U.S. medical proton facilities evaluation; beam uniformity; dosimetry system; medical proton therapy cyclotron; scanning beam configuration; scattered proton beam; single event effects test; Cyclotrons; Dosimetry; Particle beams; Radiation hardening (electronics); Dosimetry; proton beams; radiation hardness assurance; single event effects;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9499

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TNS.2015.2496329

Filename

7348801