Linear accelerators (linacs) may vary in length ... and scientists use them to investigate material properties, monitor the environment, support biomedical research, study cultural heritage objects, ...

“A linear accelerator is a radiation treatment machine where we use high energy x-rays and electrons to treat both cancer and benign conditions,” Dr. Iheagwara said. Among the cancers the new ...

A large proportion of these radioisotopes are produced in particle accelerators, and the number of institutions that operate linear accelerators or cyclotrons and manufacture and distribute ...