Table 1 Comparison of IsoDAR with IBA commercial isotope cyclotrons
From: What is the potential impact of the IsoDAR cyclotron on radioisotope production: a review
Parameter | IsoDAR | IBA C30 | IBA C70 |
|---|---|---|---|
Ion species accelerated | H2+ | H− | H− |
Maximum energy (MeV/nucleon) | 60 | 30 | 70 |
Proton beam current (mA) | 10 | 1.2 | 0.75 |
Available beam power (kW) | 600 | 36 | 52 |
Pole radius (m) | 1.99 | 0.91 | 1.24 |
Outer diameter (m) | 6.2 | 3 | 4 |
Iron weight (metric tons) | 450 | 50 | 140 |
Electric power required (MW) | 3.5 or 2.7 | 0.15 | 0.5 |