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Classification of medical cyclotrons [60].
| Type | The Energy of Particles [MeV] | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Small medical cyclotron | <20 | Short-lived radioisotopes for PET |
| Medium-energy cyclotron | 20–35 | Production of SPECT and some PET radioisotopes |
| High-energy cyclotron | >35 | Production of radioisotopes for therapy |
