LhARA, the Laser-hybrid Accelerator for Radiobiological Applications
Kenneth Long
Professor of Experimental Particle Physics. Imperial College London, UK.
Theatre room, CiMUS
About
LhARA, the Laser-hybrid Accelerator for Radiobiological Applications, will exploit a high-power laser to drive the creation of a large flux of protons or light ions which will be captured using a novel plasma lens. Post-acceleration will exploit a fixed field alternating gradient accelerator (FFA). The LhARA approach can be developed into a transformative highly-flexible, automated clinical system delivering patient-specific particle-beam therapy in a compact facility.
Bio
Full professor at Imperial College London. Director, Centre for the Clinical Application of Particles. Co-leader of the LhARA collaboration. He has supervised the work of 17 PhD students and 24 postdoctoral fellows. He has been the spokesperson for several large projects and has an extensive international network. Published more than 100 papers. Elected fellow of the Institute of Physics
Host PI: Yolanda Prezado. New Approaches in Radiotherapy Group, CiMUS.
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