Incorporation of Multiple Coulomb Scattering in the Prediction of Optimal Focal Lengths in Magnetically Focused Proton Radiosurgery

Steven Martinez; Grant McAuley; Jerry D Slater; Andrew Wroe

Incorporation of Multiple Coulomb Scattering in the Prediction of Optimal Focal Lengths in Magnetically Focused Proton Radiosurgery

Steven Martinez, Grant McAuley, Jerry D Slater, Andrew Wroe

Loma Linda University Medical Center

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Abstract

Magnetic focusing of protons is a promising approach to improve patient radiation dose distribution in proton radiosurgery. The paths of individual protons are affected by multiple atomic deflections (multiple Coulomb scattering [MCS]) and affect overall beam characteristics in the patient. The purpose of this project is to account for the effects of MCS in the optimization of focal lengths in magnetically focused proton radiosurgery.

Original language	American English
Journal	Loma Linda University Student Journal
Volume	3
Issue number	1
State	Published - Nov 2018

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Incorporation of Multiple Coulomb Scattering in the Prediction of Optimal Focal Lengths in Magnetically Focused Proton Radiosurgery

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