%0 Journal Article %T A Compact Quick-Release Solid Target System for the TRIUMF TR13 Cyclotron %A Benjamin Clarke %A Brian Hook %A Cornelia Hoehr %A Joel Kumlin %A Samuel Varah %A Stefan Zeisler %J - %D 2019 %R https://doi.org/10.3390/instruments3010016 %X Abstract A new solid target system for the TRIUMF TR13 cyclotron that can accommodate target discs with a 1-2-mm thickness and a 28-mm diameter has been developed. The target system design is based on a modified clamping mechanism of a KF-40 vacuum connector, and comprises an easy and quick ejection mechanism for the target plate. The new quick-release target system decreases the retrieval time of the irradiated target to less than 1 minute and is expected to reduce the radiation burden to operating staff by a factor of ~10. View Full-Tex %K PET %K medical isotopes %K solid target system %U https://www.mdpi.com/2410-390X/3/1/16