title: Applications of the compact cyclotron of the German Cancer Research center in nuclear medicine, neutron therapy and radiation biophysics.
abstract: The present facilities of the medical cyclotron in the German Cancer Research Center are outlined. This summary includes methods and thick target yields for radionuclide production and their applications in nuclear medical diagnosis and dosimetry in preparation of radiotherapy with fast neutrons.
mesh_terms: D004307:Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation; D005214:Fast Neutrons; D005858:Germany; D009502:Neutrons; D009683:Nuclear Medicine / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011853:Radiobiology / Q000295:instrumentation; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*