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Stability of a linear accelerator with "achromatic" electron beam bending
The British Journal of Radiology
|March 1, 1976
Summary
Third-generation electron beam accelerators offer improved stability and construction. The Radiation Dynamics Dynaray-4 model maintained flatness within +/-1% over two years.
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Accelerator Technology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Third-generation accelerators utilize 270-degree achromatic electron-beam bending.
- Improved stability and construction are key design goals for these advanced systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the long-term performance and stability of a third-generation accelerator.
- To demonstrate the reliability of the Radiation Dynamics Dynaray-4 model.
Main Methods:
- Performance data was collected over a two-year period.
- Electron-beam flatness was measured to assess stability.
Main Results:
- The Radiation Dynamics Dynaray-4 accelerator demonstrated consistent performance.
- Electron-beam flatness remained within +/-1% throughout the two-year evaluation period.
Conclusions:
- Third-generation accelerators with achromatic bending can achieve high stability.
- The Dynaray-4 model meets its design specifications for reliable electron-beam flatness.
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