Machine Part Definitions Flashcards
Drive Stand
Standing container that drives the linear accelerator (big box in the back of the machine)
Klystron/Magnetron
The source of microwave power used to accelerate electrons
Waveguide
Hollow or tube structure that accelerates electrons using microwaves from a klystron/magnetron
Water-cooling system
Thermal stability system used to keep important parts aata constant temp
Water-cooling system
Thermal stability system used to keep important parts aata constant temp
Circulator
Directs RF energy into the wave guide & prevents microwaves from returning to the klystron
Circulator
Directs RF energy into the wave guide & prevents microwaves from returning to the klystron
Gantry
Structure used to direct electron or photon beams at a tumor.
Electron gun
Produces electrons and injects them into the accelerator
Electron gun
Produces electrons and injects them into the accelerator
Accelerator guide
Accelerates and bunches electrons after they are created by the electron gun
Treatment head
Location of several components designed to shape and monitor the treatment beam
Treatment head
Location of several components designed to shape and monitor the treatment beam
Treatment Couch
Table top where patients are positioned for treatment.
Console
Digital display that shows machine status and patient information. (the pannel that has the buttons)
