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. 1985 Feb;11(2):205-16.
doi: 10.1016/0360-3016(85)90141-5.

History of microwave electron linear accelerators for radiotherapy

E L Ginzton, C S Nunan

History of microwave electron linear accelerators for radiotherapy

E L Ginzton et al. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1985 Feb.

Abstract

Some of the far reaching contributions of Henry S. Kaplan are described which helped launch the development, improvement, and widespread use of microwave electron linear accelerators in radiotherapy. These are presented in historical relationship to the fundamental inventions and developments upon which modern medical accelerator technology is based.

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