title: A real-time intercepting beam-profile monitor for a medical cyclotron.
abstract: There is a lack of real-time continuous beam-diagnostic tools for medical cyclotrons due to high power deposition during proton irradiation. To overcome this limitation, we have developed a profile monitor that is capable of providing continuous feedback about beam shape and current in real time while it is inserted in the beam path. This enables users to optimize the beam profile and observe fluctuations in the beam over time with periodic insertion of the monitor.
authors.affiliation: TRIUMF, 4004 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 2A3, Canada.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hendriks
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Uittenbosch
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Cameron
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kellogg
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Gray
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Buckley
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schaffer
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Verzilov
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hoehr
mesh_terms: D017357:Cyclotrons / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D016014:Linear Models; D013997:Time Factors