Optimization of Compact Linear Accelerator (LINAC) and Mini-Invasive Diagnostic System for Proton Therapy

The paper reports some main results obtained within the project PON02_ 00576_3329762 “Sistemi avanzati mini-invasivi di diagnosi e radioterapia" AMIDERHA. The project goal is the optimization of a compact Linear Accelerator, operating at the frequency 3 GHz and accelerating the proton beam up-to the energy of 150MeV, such as the development of an innovative diagnostic equipment for proton therapy. The three project objectives are i) the design and optimization of the resonant cavities constituting the tanks of the Side Coupled LINAC; ii) the study and design of a magnetic field generator system for the diagnostic technique Magnetic Particle Imaging; iii) the development of integrated front-end electronics for GEM detectors.