Medical Applications
Medical linacs are used for treating 500,000 cancer patients annually in 1325
treatment facilities in the United States. The Sagattaire linac used in the
MIRF is designed for electron beams with energies from 7 MeV to
32 MeV, in increments of 3 MeV. It is also equipped with a target
for 25 MeV bremsstrahlung. The medical dosimetry applications of the MIRF
relate to development and testing of instruments and dosimetry systems for use
in the clinical facilities. These dosimetry systems include traditional
ionization chambers and calorimeters, and also passive dosimeters using
radiochromic film, electron paramagnetic resonance, and thermoluminescent
detectors.
- Contact:
Dr.
Bert M. Coursey
- (301) 975-5524
Further Information:
To schedule accelerator time or to discuss possible experiments, contact:
- Dr.
Fred B. Bateman
- NIST
- 100 Bureau Drive - Stop 8460
- Gaithersburg, MD 20899-8460
- Phone (301) 975-5580
- FAX (301) 869-7682
- email: fred.bateman@nist.gov
MIRF Facility |
Radiation Interactions and Dosimetry
Group |
Ionizing Radiation Division
|
Inquiries or comments: s.seltzer@nist.gov