Radiant energy – Irradiation of objects or material
Patent
1998-02-19
1999-02-02
Anderson, Bruce
Radiant energy
Irradiation of objects or material
250251, H01J 3730, H05H 300
Patent
active
058669124
ABSTRACT:
A system for delivering two types of particles to a target within the body of a patient. A proton beam therapy system produces a beam of protons that is directed from a nozzle towards a target isocenter located within the body of a patient. The beam of protons can pass directly to the patient or pass through a neutron source comprised of a plate of neutron-rich material. Collisions between some of the protons and neutrons cause neutrons to be emitted from the material thereby generating a multiple particle beam comprised of both protons and neutrons. Preferably, the neutrons comprise only a small percent of the total particles in the beam. In the preferred embodiment, the neutron source is comprised of a plate of Beryllium that is interposed between the nozzle and the patient.
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Miller Daniel W.
Slater James M.
Slater Jon W.
Anderson Bruce
Loma Linda University Medical Center
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