History of microwave electron linear accelerators for radiotherapy

Some of the far reaching contributions of Henry S. Kaplan are described which helped launch the development, improvement, and widespread use of microwave electron linear accelerators in radiotherapy. These are presented in historical relationship to the fundamental inventions and developments upon w...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics biology, physics, 1985-02, Vol.11 (2), p.205-216
Hauptverfasser:	GINZTON, E. L, NUNAN, C. S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences England History of medicine History, 20th Century Humans Medical sciences Neoplasms - radiotherapy Particle Accelerators - history Radiation therapy and radiosensitizing agent Radiotherapy, High-Energy - history Treatment with physical agents Treatment. General aspects Tumors United States
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Zusammenfassung:	Some of the far reaching contributions of Henry S. Kaplan are described which helped launch the development, improvement, and widespread use of microwave electron linear accelerators in radiotherapy. These are presented in historical relationship to the fundamental inventions and developments upon which modern medical accelerator technology is based.
ISSN:	0360-3016 1879-355X
DOI:	10.1016/0360-3016(85)90141-5