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View article: Characterization of a permanent magnetic dipolar system for the FOOT experiment
Characterization of a permanent magnetic dipolar system for the FOOT experiment Open
The FOOT (FragmentatiOn Of Target) experiment aims to measure double differential fragmentation cross-sections for applications in Particle Therapy and space radiation protection. A critical component of the apparatus is its magnetic spect…
View article: In silico evaluation of the potential of very high energy electrons delivered in both conventional and FLASH regimes for the SBRT treatment of pancreatic cancer: A report of three case studies
In silico evaluation of the potential of very high energy electrons delivered in both conventional and FLASH regimes for the SBRT treatment of pancreatic cancer: A report of three case studies Open
The obtained results demonstrate the suitability of VHEE for pancreatic cancer treatment with optimized plans that are clinically acceptable even without considering the additional sparing from the FLASH effect. Their suitability for being…
View article: TOFpRad: a novel proton radiography prototype based on Time Of Flight measurements
TOFpRad: a novel proton radiography prototype based on Time Of Flight measurements Open
Ion beam therapy effectively treats radiation-resistant and deeply located tumors but requires meticulous planning and wide safety margins imposed by current technology. Proton transmission imaging, using protons instead of x-rays for imag…
View article: Development and performance assessment of the BGO calorimeter module for the FOOT experiment
Development and performance assessment of the BGO calorimeter module for the FOOT experiment Open
FOOT (FragmentatiOn Of Target) is a nuclear physics experiment currently under construction that will measure differential cross sections for the production of secondary fragments induced by the interactions of proton and ion beams, up to …
View article: Cross Section Measurements of Large Angle Fragments Production in the Interaction of Carbon Ion Beams with Thin Targets
Cross Section Measurements of Large Angle Fragments Production in the Interaction of Carbon Ion Beams with Thin Targets Open
The fragmentation cross sections of carbon ion beams with kinetic energies of $115 - 353~\text{MeV/u}$ impinging on thin targets of graphite (C), polyvinyl-toluene (C$_9$H$_{10}$) and PMMA (C$_2$O$_5$H$_8$) have been measured at 90$^{\text…
View article: Angular differential and elemental fragmentation cross sections of a $400\,\text{MeV/nucleon}$ $^{16}\text{O}$ beam on a graphite target with the FOOT experiment
Angular differential and elemental fragmentation cross sections of a $400\,\text{MeV/nucleon}$ $^{16}\text{O}$ beam on a graphite target with the FOOT experiment Open
This paper presents the measurements of the angular differential cross sections for the forward production of He, Li, Be, B, C and N nuclei in the fragmentation process of a 400$\text{MeV/nucleon}$ $^{16}\text{O}$ beam interacting with a g…
View article: Preliminary study on the correlation between accelerated current and dose in water for an electron-based LINAC
Preliminary study on the correlation between accelerated current and dose in water for an electron-based LINAC Open
Purpose: Intraoperative electron radiotherapy (IOeRT) is considered the first clinical translation of FLASH with electrons. A crucial aspect is represented by the precise dose monitoring and measurement; to this aim, we propose a method fu…
View article: Test beam results of a fluorescence-based monitor for ultra-high dose rates
Test beam results of a fluorescence-based monitor for ultra-high dose rates Open
In recent years, there has been a significant focus on improving the effectiveness of radiotherapy (RT) and particle therapy in treating tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. A promising development is offered by the observatio…
View article: Charge identification of fragments produced in 16O beam interactions at 200 MeV/n and 400 MeV/n on C and C2H4 targets
Charge identification of fragments produced in 16O beam interactions at 200 MeV/n and 400 MeV/n on C and C2H4 targets Open
Introduction: Charged Particle Therapy plays a key role in the treatment of deep-seated tumours, because of the advantageous energy deposition culminating in the Bragg peak. However, knowledge of the dose delivered in the entrance channel …
View article: Treatment planning of intracranial lesions with VHEE: comparing conventional and FLASH irradiation potential with state-of-the-art photon and proton radiotherapy
Treatment planning of intracranial lesions with VHEE: comparing conventional and FLASH irradiation potential with state-of-the-art photon and proton radiotherapy Open
The treatment of deep-seated tumours with electrons of very high energies (VHEE, 70–150 MeV) has already been explored in the past, suggesting that a dosimetric coverage comparable with state-of-the-art proton (PT) or photon radiotherapy (…
View article: Characterization of 150 μm thick silicon microstrip prototype for the FOOT experiment
Characterization of 150 μm thick silicon microstrip prototype for the FOOT experiment Open
The goals of the FOOT (FragmentatiOn Of Target) experiment are to measure the proton double differential fragmentation cross-section on H, C, O targets at beam energies of interest for hadrontherapy (50–250 MeV for protons and 50–400 MeV/u…
View article: GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo simulation of electron and photon interactions for radiotherapy applications
GPU-accelerated Monte Carlo simulation of electron and photon interactions for radiotherapy applications Open
Objective . The Monte Carlo simulation software is a valuable tool in radiation therapy, in particular to achieve the needed accuracy in the dose evaluation for the treatment plans optimisation. The current challenge in this field is the t…
View article: Elemental fragmentation cross sections for a 16O beam of 400 MeV/u kinetic energy interacting with a graphite target using the FOOT ΔE-TOF detectors
Elemental fragmentation cross sections for a 16O beam of 400 MeV/u kinetic energy interacting with a graphite target using the FOOT ΔE-TOF detectors Open
The study of nuclear fragmentation plays a central role in many important applications: from the study of Particle Therapy (PT) up to radiation protection for space (RPS) missions and the design of shielding for nuclear reactors. The Fragm…
View article: In-vivo range verification analysis with in-beam PET data for patients treated with proton therapy at CNAO
In-vivo range verification analysis with in-beam PET data for patients treated with proton therapy at CNAO Open
Morphological changes that may arise through a treatment course are probably one of the most significant sources of range uncertainty in proton therapy. Non-invasive in-vivo treatment monitoring is useful to increase treatment quality. The…
View article: A Data-Driven Fragmentation Model for Carbon Therapy GPU-Accelerated Monte-Carlo Dose Recalculation
A Data-Driven Fragmentation Model for Carbon Therapy GPU-Accelerated Monte-Carlo Dose Recalculation Open
The advent of Graphics Processing Units (GPU) has prompted the development of Monte Carlo (MC) algorithms that can significantly reduce the simulation time with respect to standard MC algorithms based on Central Processing Unit (CPU) hardw…
View article: Deep Seated Tumour Treatments With Electrons of High Energy Delivered at FLASH Rates: The Example of Prostate Cancer
Deep Seated Tumour Treatments With Electrons of High Energy Delivered at FLASH Rates: The Example of Prostate Cancer Open
Different therapies are adopted for the treatment of deep seated tumours in combination or as an alternative to surgical removal or chemotherapy: radiotherapy with photons (RT), particle therapy (PT) with protons or even heavier ions like …
View article: Localization of anatomical changes in patients during proton therapy with in‐beam PET monitoring: A voxel‐based morphometry approach exploiting Monte Carlo simulations
Localization of anatomical changes in patients during proton therapy with in‐beam PET monitoring: A voxel‐based morphometry approach exploiting Monte Carlo simulations Open
Purpose In‐beam positron emission tomography (PET) is one of the modalities that can be used for in vivo noninvasive treatment monitoring in proton therapy. Although PET monitoring has been frequently applied for this purpose, there is sti…
View article: Enhancing the understanding of fragmentation processes in hadrontherapy and radioprotection in space with the FOOT experiment
Enhancing the understanding of fragmentation processes in hadrontherapy and radioprotection in space with the FOOT experiment Open
During proton and carbon ions cancer treatment, nuclear interactions of the beam nuclei with the patient tissues always occur: the former leads to target fragmentation only, the latter to both projectile and target fragments production. In…
View article: Monitoring Carbon Ion Beams Transverse Position Detecting Charged Secondary Fragments: Results From Patient Treatment Performed at CNAO
Monitoring Carbon Ion Beams Transverse Position Detecting Charged Secondary Fragments: Results From Patient Treatment Performed at CNAO Open
Particle therapy in which deep seated tumours are treated using 12 C ions (Carbon Ions RadioTherapy or CIRT) exploits the high conformity in the dose release, the high relative biological effectiveness and low oxygen enhancement ratio of s…
View article: PAPRICA: The Pair Production Imaging Chamber—Proof of Principle
PAPRICA: The Pair Production Imaging Chamber—Proof of Principle Open
In Particle Therapy, safety margins are applied around the tumor to account for the beam range uncertainties and ensure an adequate dose coverage of the tumor volume during the therapy. The reduction of safety margins is in great demand in…