QURe: The first ultrafast laser radiotherapy device

We have developed a new method of characterization by light with increased sensitivity. It is based on multiple interaction of the probe beam with the object of interest. The object is self-imaged between the interactions to preserve the spatial information. Our method proved to increase sensitivity for the effect of the object on probe intensity, phase or polarization.

On-line tumor imaging

Real time evaluation and adaption of treatment
Pulsed treatment increases accuracy of dosage
Precise control over treatment area
Synchronization of imaging and radiation source to within tens of milliseconds

Laser plasma technology

Compact laser electron acceleration
Up to 100 mGy per dosage pulse
Electron beam energy up to 200 MeV
Operation modes: single pulse or 10 Hz

Specification

Field Size 1 cm x 1 cm
Dose rate 1 Gy/s
Dmax 15 cm
Imaging time window 10 ms

How does it work?

This technology supports a new radiotherapy machine that offers the highest dose rate available on the market. Due to ultra-fast laser technology, a synchronized x-ray system can perform imaging of the tumor during the irradiation within a time window short enough to evaluate and adapt treatment.

Current status

This technology is patented and protected in the EU and the US. The ELI Beamlines research team is working on a prototype.

Technology transfer office | tto@eli-beams.eu
Mrs. Miroslava Pribisova | e-mail: miroslava.pribisova@eli-beams.eu | mobile: +420 601 386 148

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