A compact, lightweight, variable-energy cyclotron for conventional and FLASH ion beam radiotherapy
This design represents a promising advancement in ion beam radiotherapy, combining energy flexibility, reduced radiation hazards, and compatibility with high-intensity techniques. It may pave the way for more efficient, compact, and clinically versatile accelerator systems.
Authors
- P. C. Michael
- J.V. Minervini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0594-3350)
- E. Forton
- A. Radovinsky
- D. Winklehner
- L. Bromberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6723-2277)
- J. Mandrillon
Institutions
- Ion Beam Applications (Belgium) (BE)
- Plasma Technology (United States) (US)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2025-10-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2025.1648237
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.52