This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Uchicago Argonne, LLC. Active years: 2019.
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Years Active: 2019
Title: Innovations of Peter N Ostroumov in Particle Acceleration
Introduction
Peter N Ostroumov is a notable inventor based in Okemos, MI (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of particle acceleration, particularly through his innovative work on compact linear accelerators. His expertise and inventions have the potential to advance various applications, including hadron therapy.
Latest Patents
Ostroumov 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.
Career Highlights
Ostroumov's work emphasizes the compactness and power efficiency of the linac, achieved by utilizing high-gradient structures in S-band frequencies for lower energy particles than ever before. The low intensity required for hadron therapy allows the use of small-aperture S-band structures, enabling operation at very high gradients compared to high-intensity machines used for research. His design operates with very short sub-microsecond pulses at repetition rates up to 400 Hz, allowing for fast and flexible beam energy and intensity tuning that existing hadron therapy machines do not provide. The designed linac is capable of accelerating ions as heavy as neon to the full 450 MeV/u energy, facilitating fast beam switching if different ion sources are installed in the front-end of the linac.
Collaborations
Ostroumov has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Brahim Mustapha and Alireza Nassiri, contributing to advancements in the field of particle acceleration.
Conclusion
Peter N Ostroumov's innovative work in developing compact linear accelerators represents a significant advancement in particle acceleration technology. His contributions have the potential to enhance applications in medical therapy and research, showcasing the importance of innovation in this field.