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Universal Nozzle

1. Double Scattering

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3D-adaptation of the

monoenergetic, small proton

beam in accordance to the

tumor shape

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Range-Modulator

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Broadening of beam direction

(klinischer Betrieb seit 12.12.14)

Proton site in Dresden

in beam

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Scatter system

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2D lateral broadening

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Apertur

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Lateral collimation

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Compensator

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Distal adaptation

Menkel, MTRA-Workshop Dresden 02-2015, Protonentherapie

Courtesy: D. Kunath