Magnetic confinement for microbeam radiation damage area
US9233260B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1095
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various embodiments relate to a method of performing microbeam radiation therapy on a subject, including: producing a high-energy radiation beam in a first direction; producing planar microbeams using the high-energy radiation beam in the first direction, wherein the microbeams have a width, wherein the planar microbeams produce scattered electrons; and applying a magnetic field in a direction lying in a plane substantially parallel to the planar microbeams, wherein the strength of the magnetic field corresponds to the width of the microbeam.
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