Angular distribution of hydrogen- and helium-fragments produced by 200 MeV/u 12C beams stopping in water
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The characteristics of secondary fragments produced by high-energy C beams stopping in water was investigated in earlier experiments [1,2] in Cave A, providing benchmark data for the physical model of the treatment planning system of the therapy pilot project at GSI. Light charged fragments produced along the penetration path of the primary ions are of particular importance as they have long ranges and form the main part of the long dose tail behind the Bragg peak which is a typical feature of the depth-dose profile of heavy ions.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009