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Progress in ion source injector development at the ion beam therapy center (Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center)

Source: Rev. Sci. Instrum. 81, 02A311 (2010); doi:10.1063/1.3272899

Published 8 February 2010

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T. Winkelmann, R. Cee, T. Haberer, B. Naas, and A. Peters
Heidelberger Ionenstrahl-Therapie Centrum (HIT), D-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Radiotherapy with heavy ions is an upcoming cancer treatment method with to date unachieved precision. It associates higher control rates particularly for radio-resistant tumor species with reduced adverse effects compared to conventional photon therapy. At Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center two 14.5 GHz electron cyclotron resonance ion sources are routinely used to produce a variety of ion beams from protons up to oxygen. The operating time is 330 days per year; our experience after 3 yr of continuous operation will be presented, with special emphasis on stability and breakdowns of components. In addition, the latest enhancement and the results for the operation will be shown. ©2010 American Institute of Physics
History: Presented 21 September 2009; received 19 September 2009; accepted 14 November 2009; published 8 February 2010
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