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[First experience with the electron accelerator "Therac 20-Saturne" in clinical practice. 1st communication: technical data and dosimetry of photon radiation (author's transl)]. 1980

K Müller-Sievers, and G Riehl

The fundamental principles of construction, the operational data, handling and safety devices of the first linear electron accelerator type Therac 20-Saturne (CGR MeV) installed in Germany are described. Relevant characteristics of the radiation field for therapy with 12 and 18-MV photons and also the dosimetric data are reported. Observance of the tolerances recommended by the IEC is guaranteed with this accelerator.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008433	Mathematics	The deductive study of shape, quantity, and dependence. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)	Mathematic
D010315	Particle Accelerators	Devices which accelerate electrically charged atomic or subatomic particles, such as electrons, protons or ions, to high velocities so they have high kinetic energy.	Betatrons,Linear Accelerators,Accelerator, Linear,Accelerator, Particle,Accelerators, Linear,Accelerators, Particle,Betatron,Linear Accelerator,Particle Accelerator
D011879	Radiotherapy Dosage	The total amount of radiation absorbed by tissues as a result of radiotherapy.	Dosage, Radiotherapy,Dosages, Radiotherapy,Radiotherapy Dosages
D013679	Technology, Radiologic	The application of scientific knowledge or technology to the field of radiology. The applications center mostly around x-ray or radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes but the technological applications of any radiation or radiologic procedure is within the scope of radiologic technology.	Radiologic Technology,Technology, Radiological,Radiological Technology