Using minimal mathematics, this unique resource offers a clear overview of medical and industrial accelerators and the basic concepts surrounding their operation. The author also explains the manufacturing process behind commercial accelerators to help technical professionals avoid costly production problems by better understanding manufacturing issues and sources of potential defects.From principles of operation and the role of accelerators in cancer radiation therapy, to manufacturing techniques and future trends in accelerator design and applications, this easy-to-comprehend volume quickly brings professionals using accelerators up to speed with the critical concepts they need in their accelerator application field. Engineers, medical physicists, oncologists, and chemists find well-illustrated discussions designed to help them use accelerator-based systems in a safer, more productive, and more reliable manner.