Published January 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

A horizontal proton beam line for the development of a scanning technique

  • 1. Paul Scherrer Institute, Villigen (Switzerland). Medical Project

Description

A project for the development of a proton spot scan technique for deep-seated tumours, based on the experience of 6 years pion conformation radiotherapy, developed at SIN, is discussed. A horizontal proton beam line for the development of techniques and for treatment is presented. (author). 9 refs.; 3 figs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiotherapy and Oncology
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiother. Oncol.
Journal Page Range
17-20
ISSN
0167-8140
CODEN
RAOND

Conference

Title
International symposium of the EORTC-heavy particle therapy group.
Dates
13-14 Mar 1987.
Place
Villigen (Switzerland).

INIS

Country of Publication
Ireland
Country of Input or Organization
Netherlands
INIS RN
21067814
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
BEAM SCANNERS; MEV RANGE 100-1000; PROTON BEAMS; RADIOTHERAPY; SIN CYCLOTRON
Descriptors DEC
ACCELERATORS; BEAM MONITORS; BEAMS; CYCLIC ACCELERATORS; CYCLOTRONS; ENERGY RANGE; ISOCHRONOUS CYCLOTRONS; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MEDICINE; MEV RANGE; MONITORS; NUCLEON BEAMS; PARTICLE BEAMS; THERAPY