The company «Information Satellite Systems» named after Academician M. F. Reshetnev» (part of Roscosmos) has developed a mobile radiation therapy complex (MRTC). An experienced sample was presented at a meeting of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).
MRTC is designed for intraoperative (performed during surgery) treatment of cancer patients. The developers used the technology of a small-sized betatron (an electronic accelerator of cyclic type, which is a high-energy source of X-ray radiation). For precise positioning of the betatron, Reshetnev employees used a special system with video cameras and laser rangefinders.
Two prototypes of MRTC were manufactured in cooperation with Tomsk Polytechnic University. After test operation, Reshetnev employees will establish small-scale production of equipment at the enterprise in Zheleznogorsk.
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