Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material – Ion or electron beam irradiation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-27
2011-12-13
Berman, Jack (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
Ion or electron beam irradiation
C250S3960ML, C335S212000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08076657
ABSTRACT:
An improved beam forming system for ions used in radiation treatment employs a magnet system of successive quadrupole magnets to convert an ion pencil beam to a fan beam with reduced neutrons production compared with conventional beam spreading techniques using scattering foils.
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Mackie Thomas R.
Westerly David C.
Berman Jack
Boyle Fredrickson , S.C.
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
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