7 Questions
How is the red plot created in proton therapy?
By adding different energy Bragg peaks to the blue one
What technique is used to create Bragg peaks with reduced energy?
Passive scattering with a range modulator wheel
What is the purpose of the prospect pieces in the range modulator wheel?
To shift the Bragg peak and patient
How does the passive scattering technique help in spreading the Bragg peak?
By rotating prospect pieces with different thickness
What role do scattering foils play in bringing a narrow beam into a bigger target?
Shifting the Bragg peak
How does active beam delivery differ from passive scattering in proton therapy?
Active beam delivery changes energy in every spill
What is the purpose of using synchrotron in active beam delivery?
To change energy in every spill
Test your knowledge on the principles of radiation therapy and proton stopping power in water. Understand the significance of the Bragg peak and how changing proton energy affects treatment depth. Explore how proton energy loss varies with depth in water.
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