SELF-SHIELDED VERTICAL PROTON-LINEAR ACCELERATOR FOR PROTON-THERAPY

摘要

A linear proton accelerator includes a plurality of accelerator components arranged after one another, and a proton source and a plurality of accelerating units. The accelerator further includes a reticular support structure for supporting the accelerator components. The support structure is shaped as a prism with a polygonal cross-section, and has a plurality of side faces joining opposite ends of the prism. The support structure is arranged concentrically with respect to the accelerator components.

主权项

1. A linear proton accelerator including a plurality of accelerator components arranged after one another, said accelerator components comprising:
a proton source; a plurality of accelerating units; and a reticular support structure for supporting said accelerator components, said support structure being shaped as a prism with a polygonal cross-section, and having a plurality of side faces joining opposite ends of the prism, wherein said support structure is arranged concentrically with respect to said accelerator components; Wherein a plurality of shielding slabs of radiation shielding material are mounted on respective openings formed on said side faces of the support structure.