Relation between carbon ion ranges and x-ray CT numbers

Authors
Jakel, O Jacob, C Schardt, D Karger, CP Hartmann, GH
Citation
O. Jakel et al., Relation between carbon ion ranges and x-ray CT numbers, MED PHYS, 28(4), 2001, pp. 701-703
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
MEDICAL PHYSICS
ISSN journal
00942405 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
4
Year of publication
2001
Pages
701 - 703
Database
ISI
SICI code
0094-2405(200104)28:4<701:RBCIRA>2.0.ZU;2-P
Abstract
Measurements of carbon ion ranges in various phantom materials and real bon es are presented. Together with measured Hounsfield values, an empirical re lation between ranges and Hounsfield units is derived, which is an importan t prerequisite for treatment planning in carbon ion therapy. (C) 2001 Ameri can Association of Physicists in Medicine.