A cyclotron concept to support isotope production for science and medical applications

Brian J. Egle, Saed Mirzadeh, B. Alan Tatum, Venugopal Varma, E. Craig Bradley, Thomas W. Burgess, W. Scott Aaron, Jeffrey L. Binder, James R. Beene, Michael Saltmarsh

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Abstract

In August 2009, the Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC) recommended a variable-energy, high-current multi-particle accelerator for the production of medical radioisotopes. Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is developing a technical concept for a 70 MeV dual-extraction multi-particle cyclotron that will meet the needs identified in the NSAC report. The cyclotron, which will be located at the ORNL Holifield Radioactive Ion Beam Facility (HRIBF), will operate on a 24/7 basis and will provide approximately 6000 hours per year of quality beam time for both the production R&D and production of medical and industrial radioisotopes. The proposed cyclotron will be capable of accelerating dual beams of 30-70 MeV H- at up to 750 μA, and up to 50 μA of 15-35 MeV D-, 35 MeV H2+, and 70 MeV 4He++. In dual-extraction H- mode, a total of 750 μA of 70 MeV protons will be split between the isotope production facility and HRIBF. The isotope facility will consist of two target stations: a 2π water-cooled station and a 4π water-cooled high-energy-beam research station. The multi-particle capability and high beam power will enable research into new regimes of accelerator-produced radioisotopes, such as 225Ac, 211At, 68Ge, and 7B. The capabilities of the accelerator will enable the measurement of excitation functions and thick target yields, enable research in high-power-target design, and support fundamental research in nuclear chemistry and radiochemistry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication10th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2011, AccApp 2011
Pages357-363
Number of pages7
StatePublished - 2011
Event10th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2011, AccApp 2011 - Knoxville, TN, United States
Duration: Apr 3 2011Apr 7 2011

Publication series

Name10th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2011, AccApp 2011

Conference

Conference10th International Topical Meeting on Nuclear Applications of Accelerators 2011, AccApp 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKnoxville, TN
Period04/3/1104/7/11

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