Characterization of the microbunch time structure of proton pencil beams at a clinical treatment facility

Proton therapy is an advantageous treatment modality compared to conventional radiotherapy. In contrast to photons, charged particles have a finite range and can thus spare organs at risk. Additionally, the increased ionization density in the so-called Bragg peak close to the particle range can be u...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physics in medicine & biology 2016-03, Vol.61 (6), p.2432-2456
Hauptverfasser:	Petzoldt, J, Roemer, K E, Enghardt, W, Fiedler, F, Golnik, C, Hueso-González, F, Helmbrecht, S, Kormoll, T, Rohling, H, Smeets, J, Werner, T, Pausch, G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	beam monitoring Gamma Rays Humans Phantoms, Imaging Photons prompt gamma imaging prompt gamma-ray timing proton therapy Proton Therapy - adverse effects Proton Therapy - methods Protons Radiation Dosage range verification
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