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MOPPH004 | Status Report at the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy (HIT) Ion Sources and the Testbench | 49 |
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Since October 2009 more than 2000 patients were treated at HIT. In a 24/7 operation scheme two 14.5 GHz electron cyclotron resonance ion sources are routinely used to produce protons and carbon ions. The integration of a third ion source into the production facility was done in summer 2013 to produce a helium beam. This paper will give a status report of the ion source operating experience and statistics and will summarize the enhancement activities, which were undertaken at an in-house ion source testbench. | ||