A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron
A new solid target system for the TRIUMF TR13 cyclotron that can accommodate target discs with a 1-2-mm thickness and a 28-mm diameter has been developed. The target system design is based on a modified clamping mechanism of a KF-40 vacuum connector, and comprises an easy and quick ejection mechanis...
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| author | Stefan Zeisler Benjamin Clarke Joel Kumlin Brian Hook Samuel Varah Cornelia Hoehr |
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| description | A new solid target system for the TRIUMF TR13 cyclotron that can accommodate target discs with a 1-2-mm thickness and a 28-mm diameter has been developed. The target system design is based on a modified clamping mechanism of a KF-40 vacuum connector, and comprises an easy and quick ejection mechanism for the target plate. The new quick-release target system decreases the retrieval time of the irradiated target to less than 1 minute and is expected to reduce the radiation burden to operating staff by a factor of ~10. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2a1c3e7c1cd14be38a5316ff810c88b42022-12-21T19:42:06ZengMDPI AGInstruments2410-390X2019-02-01311610.3390/instruments3010016instruments3010016A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 CyclotronStefan Zeisler0Benjamin Clarke1Joel Kumlin2Brian Hook3Samuel Varah4Cornelia Hoehr5Life Sciences Division, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, CanadaLife Sciences Division, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, CanadaLife Sciences Division, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, CanadaLife Sciences Division, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, CanadaLife Sciences Division, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, CanadaLife Sciences Division, TRIUMF, Vancouver, BC V6T 2A3, CanadaA new solid target system for the TRIUMF TR13 cyclotron that can accommodate target discs with a 1-2-mm thickness and a 28-mm diameter has been developed. The target system design is based on a modified clamping mechanism of a KF-40 vacuum connector, and comprises an easy and quick ejection mechanism for the target plate. The new quick-release target system decreases the retrieval time of the irradiated target to less than 1 minute and is expected to reduce the radiation burden to operating staff by a factor of ~10.https://www.mdpi.com/2410-390X/3/1/16PETmedical isotopessolid target system |
| spellingShingle | Stefan Zeisler Benjamin Clarke Joel Kumlin Brian Hook Samuel Varah Cornelia Hoehr A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron Instruments PET medical isotopes solid target system |
| title | A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron |
| title_full | A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron |
| title_fullStr | A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron |
| title_short | A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron |
| title_sort | compact quick release solid target system for the triumf tr13 cyclotron |
| topic | PET medical isotopes solid target system |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2410-390X/3/1/16 |
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