The Use of Electron Linear Accelerators in Medical Radiation Therapy. Overview Report No. 2. Market and Use Characteristics:Current Status and Future Trends.

摘要

The report presents an overview of the market and use characteristics of electron linear accelerators used in medical radiation therapy (medical linacs). The first report in this series comprises an overview of the physical characteristics of medical linacs,with particular emphasis on those characteristics associated with delivery of a useful properly controlled prescription dose of radiation to the patient and with possible delivery of a potentially harmful dose of radiation to the patient,machine operators or others in the vicinity of the accelerator. Later reports provide overviews of the accident history;and regulations,standards,and guidelines.