X-ray computed tomography for treatment planning: current status and innovations

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Abstract

X-ray computed tomography (CT) is the clinical standard for treatment planning in particle therapy. In this chapter, the basic principles of this state-of-the-art image modality will be described, as well as strategies to account for uncertainties of the conversion from CT number to ion stopping power.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationImaging in Particle Therapy
EditorsChiara Paganelli, Chiara Gianoli, Antje Knopf
PublisherIOP Publishing
Chapter4
Pages4-1 to 4-18
ISBN (electronic)978-0-7503-5117-1
ISBN (print)978-0-7503-5115-7
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024
Peer-reviewedNo

Publication series

SeriesBiophysical Society–IOP Series

External IDs

Scopus 85198414569
ORCID /0000-0003-4261-4214/work/177360851

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