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Distinction of cyclotron types (Goethals and Zimmermann, 2015)
| Cyclotron type | Energy Range (MeV) | Approximate number | Typical location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small medical cyclotron (SMC) | < 20 MeV | 1050 | - hospitals - universities - local commercial plants |
| Intermediate energy cyclotron | 20–35 MeV | 100 | - regional commercial plants - research institutes |
| High energy cyclotron | > 35 MeV | 50a | - research institutes - cancer proton therapy centers |
aExcluding proton therapy cyclotrons
