Compact Superconducting Cyclotrons for Neutron Therapy
Author :
Blosser, H. ; DeKamp, J. ; Griffin, J. ; Johnson, D. ; Marti, F. ; Milton, B. ; Vincent, J. ; Blosser, G. ; Jemison, E. ; Maughan, R. ; Powers, W. ; Purcell, J. ; Young, W.
Author_Institution :
NSCL Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1321
Volume :
32
Issue :
5
fYear :
1985
Firstpage :
3287
Lastpage :
3291
Abstract :
A compact superconducting cyclotron is being constructed for use as a neutron based cancer therapy facility in a major Detroit hospital . The project involves a number of novel design solutions which are described in the paper.
Keywords :
Cancer; Cyclotrons; Hospitals; Magnetic flux; Medical treatment; Neutrons; Projectiles; Protons; Saturation magnetization; Superconducting magnets;
