Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Cyclotron
Feb.06, 2009 in
Positron Emission Tomography, Radiation Therapy, Radiotherapy
Built by Lawrence in 1929
Accelerates positive particles rather than the electrons
Uses positively charged particles such as proton, neutron, alphas, deuterons, short- lived radioisotopes
Particles are accelerated in a circular chamber called dees
The particles are accelerated by electric fields between the dees until the particle acquires the desired energy
Powerful magnetic filed are employed to confine the particle [...]

