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Compact linear accelerator with accelerating waveguide

US12127327B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2023
Grant dateOct 22, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A linear accelerator head for use in a medical radiation therapy system can include a housing, an electron generator configured to emit electrons along a beam path, and a microwave generation assembly. The linear accelerator head may include a waveguide that is configured to contain a standing or travelling microwave. The waveguide can include a plurality of cells that are disposed adjacent one another, wherein each of the plurality of cells may define an aperture configured to receive electrons therethrough. The linear accelerator head can further include a converter and a primary collimator.

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