Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material – Ion or electron beam irradiation
Patent
1993-08-06
1995-08-08
Berman, Jack I.
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
Ion or electron beam irradiation
2505051, H01J 3300
Patent
active
054401330
ABSTRACT:
A radiation treatment apparatus comprises a source of charged particles, preferably protons, for producing a particle beam, and a scattering foil for changing the diameter of the charged particle beam. The scattering foil is configured so that its thickness is both uniform and continuously adjustable throughout a range of thicknesses.
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Moyers Michael F.
Siebers Jeffrey V.
Berman Jack I.
Loma Linda University Medical Center
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