METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR HIGH-ENERGY GENERATION AND FOR INDUCING NUCLEAR REACTIONS

摘要

The present invention is directed to methods for generation of high-ener gy particles. The invention is further directed to methods for causing nuclear transformations. Furthermore, the invention pertains to reaction devices capable for generati on of such high- energy particles and initiation of such nuclear transformations. Even more particularly, the present invention is directed to such methods an devices and their applicati on and integration into medical diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to, positron emission tomography. Finally, the present invention is directed to such methods and devices and their use and integration into material inspection, nuclear transformation and/or nuclear reaction simulation.