Published May 1977 | Version v1
Journal article

Proton penetration and control in nonhomogeneous phantoms

  • 1. Radiology Department, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York 11794

Description

Accurate bolus is needed for extension of Bragg-peak therapy. Proton beam-stopping profiles in a lucite--styrofoam--tissue phantom and in a Rando phantom were recorded photographically. Air volumes caused the largest distortions. Lucite bolus was cut to achieve desired beam-stopping profiles. Verification of bolus effect in situ will be important to control beam penetration within 5 mm

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Journal Title
Medical Physics
Journal Volume
4
Journal Issue
3
Series
Med. Phys.
Journal Page Range
198-201
ISSN
0094-2405

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Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
8330685
Subject category
S07: ISOTOPES AND RADIATION SOURCES;
Descriptors DEI
BRAGG CURVE; DEPTH DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS; PHANTOMS; PROTON DOSIMETRY; RADIOTHERAPY
Descriptors DEC
DIAGRAMS; DOSIMETRY; MEDICINE; MOCKUP; RADIATION DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS; SPATIAL DOSE DISTRIBUTIONS; STRUCTURAL MODELS; THERAPY

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