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A Multiple Scattering Theory for Proton Penetration

Authors :
Wu Zhangwen
Yang Dai-Lun
Luo Zheng-Ming
Jiang Steve-Bin
Source :
Chinese Physics Letters. 21:2547-2550
Publication Year :
2004
Publisher :
IOP Publishing, 2004.

Abstract

We extend the electron small-angle multiple scattering theory to proton penetration. After introducing the concept of narrow energy spectra, the proton energy loss process is included in the proton deep penetration theory. It precisely describes the whole process of proton penetration. Compared to the Monte Carlo method, this method maintains the comparable precision and possesses much higher computational efficiency. Thus, it shows the real feasibility of applying this algorithm to proton clinical radiation therapy.

Details

ISSN :
17413540 and 0256307X
Volume :
21
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Chinese Physics Letters
Accession number :
edsair.doi...........f9ca88ef0cbfdb1366e7f4d597458601
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1088/0256-307x/21/12/063