Systems and methods for cargo scanning and radiotherapy using a traveling wave linear accelerator based x-ray source using current to modulate pulse-to-pulse dosage
US8836250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H9/048
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are systems and methods for operating a traveling wave linear accelerator to generate stable electron beams at two or more different intensities by varying the number of electrons injected into the accelerator structure during each pulse by varying the electron beam current applied to an electron gun. The electron beams may be used to generate x-rays having selected doses and energies, which may be used for cargo scanning or radiotherapy applications.
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