title: [Accelerators in radiotherapy; analysis of the features of betatrons (author's transl)].
abstract: The physical, mechanical and dosimetric features of betatrons are described and discussed. Reference is also made to difficulties that may arise and the limitations associated with their employment as electron accelerators in radiotherapy.
mesh_terms: D005374:Filtration; D006283:Health Physics; D006801:Humans; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011882:Radiotherapy, High-Energy / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Gli acceleratori in radioterapia. Analisi delle caratteristiche delle apparecchiature: betatroni