| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8209836 | Applied Radiation and Isotopes | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of high-energy protons has been well investigated, but estimates of RBE for lower-energy (<40Â MeV) protons are scarce. In the present work, measurements were made of the lineal energy spectra using a home-made miniature tissue-equivalent proportional counter for 15 and 30Â MeV protons from the TR 30/15 cyclotron. Monte Carlo simulations were made for the same spectra using the FLUKA code. These spectra were coupled to several biological models to evaluate the RBE for various biological endpoints.
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Authors
C.Y. Pan, Y.W. Huang, K.H. Cheng, T.C. Chao, C.J. Tung,