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Method and device for controlling a beam extraction raster scan irradiation device for heavy ions or protons

US7091478B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2002
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/1087
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a method and to a device for controlling a beam extraction irradiation device for heavy ions operating according to the raster scan technique, wherein the beam energy, beam focusing and beam intensity are adjusted for every accelerator cycle. By adjusting the beam extraction duration for every accelerator cycle, considerable savings of time are achieved.

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