Accelerators in the Field of Diagnostic Medicine

Abstract

Medically important radionuclides are routinely produced by many accelerators deployed widely in our country. Here describes what radionuclides are frequently in use, as well as emerging ones in the field of diagnostic medicine. In order to carry out an efficient and simplified production of these radionuclides particularly non-conventional metals and halogens, we demonstrated a new activation strategy, namely vertical irradiation method coupled with a target vessel made of ceramic. A concept for developing a new type of accelerator is also proposed from a cyclotron user’s viewpoint.