| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1876639 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Monte Carlo (MCNPX) simulations of a clinical proton beam-line under a range of beam conditions have been compared with MR analysis of irradiated polymer gel (BANG-1©). Gel results were found to under-estimate the height of the full energy Bragg peak relative to simulation by the order of 30%, due to increased LET in this region, which has been reported elsewhere. Comparison of narrow-beam lateral profiles suggests a slight over-prediction of lateral proton scatter in MCNPX, which has been reported previously.
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Authors
C.R. Baker, T.E. Quine, J.N.H. Brunt, A. Kacperek,