ProNova Radiation Effects Testing at Provision CARES Proton Therapy Knoxville
ProNova Solutions offers a dedicated beam line for proton testing at Provision’s proton center in Knoxville, Tenn. Just minutes from downtown Knoxville, McGhee Tyson Airport, and Oak Ridge, Provision CARES Proton Therapy Knoxville is centrally located and easily accessible to researchers from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions. ProNova’s dedicated beam line makes it convenient for researchers to use the testing facility without having to worry about scheduling around patient treatment times.
Hours of Operation
Beam availability is currently offered Wednesday – Sunday | Hours vary*
*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the hours of operation for our Radiation Effects Testing Program have changed. We are offering beam availability on both weekdays and weekends on a limited basis. Please contact Jewell Overton for the most up-to-date-information.
Cost
$1500/hour | minimum of 4 hours
Contact Information
For Beam Scheduling and General Inquiries:
Jewell Overton
Senior Office & Product Marketing Manager, ProNova Solutions
865-862-4112 | jewell.overton@pronovasolutions.com
For Technical Questions:
Laddie Derenchuk
V.P. Physics & Research, ProNova Solutions
812-320-0602 | laddie.derenchuk@pronovasolutions.com
Beam Line Specifications
Current:
Min 0.005 nA
Max 5.5 nA @ 200 MeV
Energy:
Min 50 MeV
Max 200 MeV
Fluence:
Min: ~3E5 p/cm2
Max: ~1E+12 p/cm2
Flux:
Min ~1E+04 p/cm2/s
Max ~7E+08 p/cm2/s
Beam Optics:
Field Size:
Min 1.8 cm diameter
Max 20 cm diameter
Uniformity > 80%
Access: Direct doors
Cable Length: 20 yds
Max Weight: 500 lbs
Max Dimensions: 79 in x 21 in
