Toward integrated laser-driven ion accelerator systems at the photo-medical research center in Japan
✍ Scribed by P.R. Bolton; T. Hori; H. Kiriyama; M. Mori; H. Sakaki; K. Sutherland; M. Suzuki; J. Wu; A. Yogo
- Book ID
- 103858346
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 399 KB
- Volume
- 620
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0168-9002
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✦ Synopsis
Goals and early progress at the Photo-Medical Research Center are summarized. Laser-driven ion beam radiotherapy can require compact repetition-rated laser systems with peak powers approaching the PW level. Laser development at PMRC is outlined. Our parallel experimental and simulation efforts aimed at the development of a prototype ion beamline as an integrated laser-driven ion accelerator system are presented. In addition some of our first medical and radiobiological experimental investigations, proton-induced double strand breaking in human cancer cells and simulations of optimum dose distributions for ocular melanoma are discussed. Recommended components of a balanced and comprehensive PMRC agenda are given.