Accelerators in Medicine and Technology
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16UMT | KZ | 1 | 1P+0C |
- Course guarantor:
- Kamil Augsten
- Lecturer:
- Kamil Augsten
- Tutor:
- Kamil Augsten
- Supervisor:
- Department of Dosimetry and Application of Ionizing Radiation
- Synopsis:
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This course provides an introduction to particle accelerators, their historical development, classification, and key operational parameters. Students will learn about ion sources and various types of linear and circular accelerators, and other advanced technologies.
Special emphasis is placed on the practical applications of accelerators, particularly in medicine (e.g., radiotherapy, diagnostics) and industry (e.g., material analysis, sterilization), as well as in fundamental research, illustrated with concrete examples.
- Requirements:
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The course is concluded with a graded credit, assessed through a written test that verifies the knowledge acquired during lectures. The test is held after the final lecture, or individually by arrangement with the instructor.
- Syllabus of lectures:
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1. Classification of accelerators
2. Ion sources
3. Linear accelerators
4. Circular accelerators
5. Applications in Medicine and Synchrotron Radiation
6. Applications in Industry and Fundamental Research
7. Technology and Safety in Accelerator Facilities
- Syllabus of tutorials:
- Study Objective:
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Knowledge:
Students will gain an understanding of the types and operating principles of particle accelerators, their applications, and related topics such as radiation protection and operational safety.
Skills:
Graduates of the course will be able to explain the functioning of various accelerator types and their practical uses in medicine, industry, and research. They will develop the ability to interpret technical documentation and propose suitable accelerator types for specific applications.
- Study materials:
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Key references:
[1] S. Humphries, Jr., Principles of Charged Particle Acceleration, Dover Publications 2012.
[2] E. Wilson, An Introduction to Particle Accelerators, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2010.
Recommended references:
[3] H. Wiedemann: Particle Accelerator Physics (4th Edition), Springer 2015
- Note:
- Further information:
- https://moodle-vyuka.cvut.cz/course/view.php?id=14143
- Time-table for winter semester 2025/2026:
- Time-table is not available yet
- Time-table for summer semester 2025/2026:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans: