847 / 1542
Universal Nozzle
1. Double Scattering
▪
3D-adaptation of the
monoenergetic, small proton
beam in accordance to the
tumor shape
▪
Range-Modulator
Broadening of beam direction
in beam
▪
Scatter system
2D lateral broadening
▪
Apertur
Lateral collimation
▪
Compensator
Distal adaptation
(in clinical use since 12.12.14)
Menkel, MTRA-Workshop Dresden 02-2015, Protonentherapie
Courtesy: D. Kunath
Proton therapy techniques