Design aspects and operation experience with a novel superconducting cyclotron for cancer treatment

Authors :: Krischel, D.
Baumgarten, C.
Geisler, A.
Hobl, A.
Klein, H.-U.
Poier, M.
Rocken, H.
Schillo, M.
vom Stein, P.
Stephani, T.
Timmer, J.H.
Zimmer, C.
Source :: IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity. June, 2007, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p2307, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The article studies the cryogenic and magnetic performance of a superconducting cyclotron for cancer treatment. The findings suggest that the design current exceeded without a single quench and large amount of redundant cooling power.

Subjects :: Cyclotron -- Design and construction
Proton accelerators -- Design and construction
Cancer -- Care and treatment
Cancer -- Methods
Business
Electronics
Electronics and electrical industries

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