Characterization of the mixed radiation field produced by carbon and oxygen ion beams of therapeutic...
Characterization of the mixed radiation field produced by carbon and oxygen ion beams of therapeutic energy: A Monte Carlo simulation study
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India: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd
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India: Wolters Kluwer India Pvt. Ltd
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Purpose: The main advantages of charged particle radiotherapy compared to conventional X-ray external beam radiotherapy are a better tumor conformality coupled with the capability of treating deep-seated radio-resistant tumors. This work investigates the possibility to use oxygen beams for hadron therapy, as an alternative to carbon ions. Materials...
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Characterization of the mixed radiation field produced by carbon and oxygen ion beams of therapeutic energy: A Monte Carlo simulation study
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_5457e591ed3f4fa596ff1d0b968735fd
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0971-6203
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1998-3913
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10.4103/jmp.JMP_40_19
