Can high-energy physics help target and destroy cancer cells?
In short: In this Q&A session, physicist Simon Jolly explores how particle accelerator technology is being adapted for medical use, specifically through the precision of proton therapy.
Simon Jolly, who leads a research group at UCL focused on high-precision detectors for proton beam quality assurance, discusses the intersection of high-energy physics and oncology. The session explores how these technologies ensure safe treatment delivery.
The discussion touches on the expansion of proton therapy in the UK, with the NHS developing new facilities in London and Manchester to support the existing ocular center at the Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Jolly also shares insights from his work with the international AWAKE collaboration, which aims to develop proton-driven plasma wakefield accelerators.
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