Low LET protons focused to submicrometer shows enhanced radiobiological effectiveness
Zeitschrift:
Physics in Medicine and Biology
Jahrgang:
57
Heftnummer:
19
Jahr:
2012
Seiten von - bis:
5889-5907
Sprache:
Englisch
Stichwörter:
Dosimetry/exposure assessment ; Radiation monitoring ; control ; and safety ; Tissue engineering ; Treatment strategy
Abstract:
This study shows that enhanced radiobiological effectiveness (RBE) values can be generated focusing low linear energy transfer (LET) radiation and thus changing the microdose distribution. 20 MeV protons (