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Open source toolkit for TP based on
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N. Bassler, O. Jäkel, et. al., Acta
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The problem with high LET
• The larger the PTV, the lower the average LET
• With SFUD, the highest LET is always at the
distal end, i.e. in normal tissue
Optimize boost volumes for high LET
Us LET as additional degree of freedem