Heavy ion beams are used for materials processing, medical therapy, space simulation, and fundamental research. This section outlines major application areas and their requirements.

Materials and implantation

Heavy ions are used to modify surfaces, implant dopants, and create controlled damage profiles in semiconductors and metals.

Medical therapy

Heavy-ion radiation therapy delivers high-precision dose distributions for treating tumors with minimal impact on surrounding tissue.

Application-First Source Selection

If you start from mission outcomes rather than source type, use this guide to map use case requirements to practical source families.

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