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In nuclear medicine and targeted radiation therapy, the production of isotopes vital for these applications is often contingent upon targets mounted on particle accelerators, which may exist in solid, liquid, or gaseous states. In these harsh environments – high temperature and pressure in the case of liquid and gas targets, high radiation fields, spatially restricted, and potentially corrosive materials - the utilization of optical fibers (OFs) is emerging as a pivotal technology for the monitoring of these targets, ensuring their efficient and secure operation. The advantages of OFs, including radiation and corrosion resistance, compact dimensions, electromagnetic independence, and linear responsiveness across extensive measurement ranges, underscore their increasing importance in such critical applications.
In this presentation, we will introduce systems of OFs along with operational insights to measure diverse parameters crucial for ensuring the optimal operation of targets. These include monitoring beam alignment and current, ensuring the correct target material and target fill levels, and precisely gauging temperature and pressure within the targets.
