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Irradiation of tumours with heavy ions, such as 12C6+, represents one of the most advanced techniques currently available for cancer treatment. Its widespread deployment remains limited, requiring parallel advances in accelerator technologies that provide compact, efficient solutions and precise control over the irradiation parameters. Simultaneously, progress in radiobiology research is essential to optimise these parameters and strengthen the clinical evidence supporting this approach. In this context, Spain contributes to the field through the design and development of ALMA (Acelerador Lineal Multi-hAdrones), a compact, efficient, and versatile low-energy 10 MeV/u ion linear accelerator based on high-frequency accelerating structures. The facility is envisioned both as a prototype for the development of advanced accelerator technologies and as an infrastructure supporting an extensive radiobiology programme. The project managed by CDTI, co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and led by AVS, in collaboration with CIEMAT and IFIC, the latter being the final recipient of the machine, which will be installed at its facilities. This work presents an overview of the accelerator, detailing its layout, main components, and design features that enable both technology testing and radiobiology applications.s an overview of the accelerator, detailing its layout, main components, and design features that enable both technology testing and radiobiology applications.
Funding Agency
- Initiative co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the 2021-2027 Multiregional Operational Program for Spain and CDTI Innovation's own funds. In particular, this work has
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