TaiChiA Medical Linear Accelerator, has been designed to deliver radiation treatment in accordance with a prescribed plan. This system utilizes kV image guidance technology (IGRT) to deliver photon based radiation therapy treatments, using an integrated rotating linear accelerator system. TaiChiA is a single energy medical linear accelerator designed to deliver Image Guided Radiation Therapy and Radiosurgery, using 3DCRT, IMRT and VMAT techniques. It consists of the accelerator and patient support within a radiation shielded treatment room and a control console in the control room.
An assembly of devices designed to produce high-energy electrons to yield high-energy x-rays used for therapeutic applications, primarily to treat cancer. It provides a uniform radiation field of uniform intensity and predictable energy level, in a beam with well defined dimensions. The principle of operation is linear acceleration of electrons by means of electromagnetic (EM) microwaves. The output is used as a treatment beam on the patient, either directly or after passing a suitable target. The system typically includes signal analysis and display devices, patient and device supports, and software.