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Article: Researchers at University of Texas target medical physics.(Report)
- Article from:
- Physics Week
- Article date:
- November 3, 2009
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"The purpose of this study is to describe the University of Texas M. D. Anderson proton therapy system (PTC-H) including the accelerator, beam transport, and treatment delivery systems, the functionality and clinical parameters for passive scattering and pencil beam scanning treatment modes, and the results of acceptance tests. The PTC-H has a synchrotron (70-250 MeV) and four treatment rooms," scientists in the United States report.
"An overall control system manages the treatment, physics, and service modes of operation. An independent safety system ensures the safety of patients, staff, and equipment. Three treatment rooms have isocentric gantries and one room ...