As a charged particle accelerator, electron linear accelerator has a wide range of application scenarios. The following are its main application areas:

1、 Medical and Health Care

Radiation therapy:

One of the main applications of electron linear accelerators in the medical field is radiation therapy, especially for the treatment of malignant tumors. It uses microwave electromagnetic fields to excite electron motion, generating high-intensity X-rays or electron beams to precisely irradiate the tumor site, in order to eliminate diseases or alleviate symptoms. This treatment method can cover approximately 85% of cancer patients who require radiation therapy (source: Sohu).


Medical electronic linear accelerators are usually divided into low-energy machines, medium energy machines, and high-energy machines. Each level of accelerator can generate X-rays at a specific energy level to meet different treatment needs (Source: Sohu).

Medical examination:

Although the application of electron linear accelerators in direct medical examinations is not as widespread as in radiation therapy, the radiation it generates can also be used for certain medical examinations, such as X-ray diagnostic tests.

2、 Industrial non-destructive testing

Non destructive testing: Electron linear accelerators also have important applications in the field of industrial non-destructive testing. Non destructive testing is a method of detecting internal defects in materials, products, or components without damaging or destroying them. The high-energy X-rays generated by electron linear accelerators have strong penetration ability and can detect defects inside large castings, forgings, welded parts, large pressure vessels, reactor pressure shells, solid fuels of rockets, and other workpieces (source: Sohu website).



3、 Food irradiation preservation

Food irradiation: Electron linear accelerators can also be used for food irradiation preservation. By exposing food to high-energy radiation generated by an electron accelerator, microorganisms, bacteria, viruses, or tiny insects can be eliminated from the food, thereby extending its shelf life. In addition, food irradiation can also inhibit germination, delay fruit ripening, promote juice production, and enhance rehydration (source: Sohu).

4、 Other fields

Large security inspection system: Electronic linear accelerators also have potential applications in large security inspection systems, such as using high-energy radiation for security checks. However, it should be noted that due to the strict requirements for radiation safety in the security inspection system, it is necessary to strictly control the radiation dose and protective measures in practical applications.


summary

Electron linear accelerators have wide applications in various fields such as healthcare, industrial non-destructive testing, and food irradiation preservation. With the advancement of technology and the growth of demand, the application fields of electron linear accelerators will continue to expand and deepen. At the same time, in order to ensure safety and effectiveness, it is necessary to strictly comply with relevant regulations and standards when using electron linear accelerators.