Design of a non-scaling fixed field alternating gradient accelerator for charged particle therapy

This thesis describes the design a novel type of particle accelerator for charged particle therapy. The accelerator is called a non-scaling, Fixed Field Alternating Gradient (ns-FFAG) accelerator, and will accelerate both protons and carbon ions to energies required for clinical use. The work is und...

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Main Authors: Sheehy, S, Suzanne Lyn Sheehy
Other Authors: Peach, K
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2010
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