A Linear Accelerator, or LINAC, is the standard method of producing photons and electrons for radiation therapy treatments. LINAC account for the majority of treatment machines in Australia. LINAC are intricate computer driven machines that deliver precise, known doses of radiation to treat patients.
LINAC produce high energy electron or photon beams by means of an accelerating structure. Electrons are injected into one end of this structure and are accelerated as they travel towards the other end. If an electron beam is required, these electrons are then passed through several components before exiting the machine.
When a photon beam is required, the electrons are directed towards a high density target material. These electrons are stopped in this material and result in the production of photons. These photons pass through several components in the machine to turn them into a therapeutic beam, before exiting the lINAC and entering the patient.
A Linear Accelerator, or LINAC, is the standard method of producing photons and electrons for radiation therapy treatments. LINAC account for the majority of treatment machines in Australia. LINACS are intricate computer driven machines that deliver precise, known doses of radiation to treat patients.
LINACS produce high energy electron or photon beams by means of an accelerating structure. Electrons are injected into one end of this structure and are accelerated as they travel towards the other end. If an electron beam is required, these electrons are then passed through several components before exiting the machine.
When a photon beam is required, the electrons are directed towards a high density target material. These electrons are stopped in this material and result in the production of photons. These photons pass through several components in the machine to turn them into a therapeutic beam, before exiting the lINAC and entering the patient.
A Linear Accelerator, or LINAC, is the standard method of producing photons and electrons for radiation therapy treatments. LINACS account for the majority of treatment machines in Australia. LINACS are intricate computer driven machines that deliver precise, known doses of radiation to treat patients.
LINACS produce high energy electron or photon beams by means of an accelerating structure. Electrons are injected into one end of this structure and are accelerated as they travel towards the other end. If an electron beam is required, these electrons are then passed through several components before exiting the machine.
When a photon beam is required, the electrons are directed towards a high density target material. These electrons are stopped in this material and result in the production of photons. These photons pass through several components in the machine to turn them into a therapeutic beam, before exiting the lINAC and entering the patient.