This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Uchicago Argonne, LLC. Active years: 2019.
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Years Active: 2019
Title: Aditya Goel: Innovator in Compact Carbon Ion LINAC Technology
Introduction
Aditya Goel is a prominent inventor based in Downers Grove, IL (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of particle acceleration, particularly through his innovative work on compact carbon ion linear accelerators (LINACs). His research focuses on enhancing the efficiency and compactness of particle acceleration methods, which are crucial for various applications, including hadron therapy.
Latest Patents
Aditya Goel holds a patent for the "Compac carbon ion LINAC." This invention provides a method for accelerating protons and carbon ions up to 450 MeV/u in a very compact LINAC. The method involves subjecting the particles to a radio frequency quadrupole field to accelerate them to at least 3 MeV/u, followed by a drift tube LINAC (DTL) to an energy of 20 MeV/u. The process continues with a coupled DTL to 45 MeV/u and culminates in a high-gradient section made of CCL-type standing wave cavities or negative harmonic traveling wave cavities operating at S-band frequencies. This design is capable of delivering voltage gradients of 40 to 60 MV/m. The compactness and power efficiency of the LINAC are achieved by utilizing high-gradient structures in S-band frequencies for lower energy particles than ever before.
Career Highlights
Aditya Goel is currently employed at Uchicago Argonne, LLC, where he continues to advance his research in particle acceleration technologies. His work is instrumental in developing systems that allow for fast and flexible beam energy and intensity tuning, which are not provided by existing hadron therapy machines. The designed LINAC is capable of accelerating ions as heavy as neon to the full 450 MeV/u energy, enabling rapid beam switching if different ion sources are installed in the front-end of the LINAC.
Collaborations
Aditya has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Brahim Mustapha and Alireza Nassiri. Their combined expertise contributes to the innovative advancements in the field of particle acceleration.
Conclusion
Aditya Goel's contributions to the development of compact carbon ion LINAC technology represent a significant advancement in the field of particle acceleration. His innovative methods enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of hadron therapy, paving the way for future breakthroughs in medical and research applications.