Fluorescent nuclear track detectors as a tool for ion-beam therapy research
Creators
- 1. Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg (Germany)
- 2. Light Microscopy Facility, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, D-69120 Heidelberg (Germany)
- 3. Oklahoma State University, 145 Physical Sciences Bldg, Stillwater, OK 74078 (United States)
- 4. Landauer Inc., 723 1/2 Eastgate, Stillwater, OK 74074 (United States)
- 5. Radiation Oncology, University Hospital of Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, D-69120 Heidelberg (Germany)
- 6. Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center, Im Neuenheimer Feld 450, D-69120 Heidelberg (Germany)
Description
Fluorescent nuclear track detectors based on Al2O3:C,Mg with their excellent efficiency for detection of heavy charged particles and full 3D information from laser scanning microscopy allow a multitude of issues related to ion-beam cancer therapy to be tackled. A recently established read out protocol enables the utilization of a commercial microscope similar to those available in many life-science environments. This contribution illustrates the approach, its potential and limitations, as well as applications in clinical ion beams. -- Highlights: ► Fluorescent nuclear track detectors (FNTDs) are based on alumina. ► They represent a unique research tool for ion beam cancer therapy. ► We present a protocol for FNTD read out using a commercial laser scanning microscope
Availability note (English)
Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radmeas.2013.01.033Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.radmeas.2013.01.033;
- PII
- S1350-4487(13)00056-5;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Radiation Measurements
- Journal Volume
- 56
- Journal Page Range
- p. 267-272
- ISSN
- 1350-4487
- CODEN
- RMEAEP
Conference
- Title
- 8. international conference on luminescent detectors and transformers of ionizing radiation
- Acronym
- LUMDETR 2012
- Dates
- 10-14 Sep 2012
- Place
- Halle (Germany)
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
- INIS RN
- 45089986
- Subject category
- S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- ALUMINIUM OXIDES; FLUORESCENCE; ION BEAMS; OPTICAL MICROSCOPES; PARTICLE TRACKS; READOUT SYSTEMS
- Descriptors DEC
- ALUMINIUM COMPOUNDS; BEAMS; CHALCOGENIDES; EMISSION; LUMINESCENCE; MICROSCOPES; OXIDES; OXYGEN COMPOUNDS; PHOTON EMISSION
Optional Information
- Copyright
- Copyright (c) 2013 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.