Beam Position and Energy Monitoring in Compact Linear Accelerators for Radiotherapy

Ruf M, Mueller S, Setzer S, Schmidt LP (2014)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2014

Journal

Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Book Volume: 61

Pages Range: 381-387

Journal Issue: 2

DOI: 10.1109/TBME.2013.2279793

Abstract

The experimental verification of a novel sensor topology capable of measuring both the position and energy of an electron beam inside a compact electron linear accelerator for radiotherapy is presented. The method applies microwave sensing techniques and allows for the noninterceptive monitoring of the respective beam parameters within compact accelerators for medical or industrial purposes. A state space feedback approach is described with the help of which beam displacements, once detected, can be corrected within a few system macropulses. The proof-of-principle experiments have been conducted with a prototype accelerator and customized hardware. Additionally, closed-loop operation with high accuracy is demonstrated. © 2013 IEEE.

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APA:

Ruf, M., Mueller, S., Setzer, S., & Schmidt, L.-P. (2014). Beam Position and Energy Monitoring in Compact Linear Accelerators for Radiotherapy. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, 61(2), 381-387. https://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TBME.2013.2279793

MLA:

Ruf, Marcel, et al. "Beam Position and Energy Monitoring in Compact Linear Accelerators for Radiotherapy." IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering 61.2 (2014): 381-387.

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