Published March 1971 | Version v1
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Radiation protection around the medical cyclotron at Hammersmith Hospital

Creators

  • 1. Hammersmith Hospital, London (UK)

Description

The health physics problems experienced with the use of a medical cyclotron are discussed. Particular reference is given to the hazards associated with the production of radioisotopes, the use of neutrons for radiotherapy, and cyclotron maintenance. The presented information is important in the design and operation of a proposed medical cyclotron laboratory.

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1148/98.3.665;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiology
Journal Volume
98
Journal Issue
3
Series
Radiology.
Journal Page Range
665-671
ISSN
0033-8419

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
2014056
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Progress Report, No Abstract
Descriptors DEI
BEAMS; CYCLOTRONS; FAST NEUTRONS; MEDICINE; PERSONNEL; PLANNING; PRODUCTION; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOISOTOPES; RADIOTHERAPY; SAFETY; SHIELDING; USES

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