Heavy Ion Radiography

M.Paul Capp; F. G. Sommer; C. A. Tobias; E. V. Benton

doi:10.1117/12.938197

15 November 1978 Heavy Ion Radiography

M.Paul Capp, F. G. Sommer, C. A. Tobias, E. V. Benton

Proceedings Volume 0152, Recent and Future Developments in Medical Imaging I; (1978) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938197
Event: 22nd Annual Technical Symposium, 1978, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Heavy ion radiography is a new experimental form of medical imaging. The Lawrence Berkeley Radiation Laboratory is the only facility in the world with enough flux of heavy ions to satisfactorily visualize objects. A. model is described showing the superiority of heavy ion radiography, in regard to density resolution, compared to diagnostic x-ray energies and computerized tomography. Examples are shown. Tissue specimens are used for heavy ion radiography and the superior density resolution is demonstrated. Heavy ions are also being used for radiation therapy and early work on reconstruction is currently being done.

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M.Paul Capp, F. G. Sommer, C. A. Tobias, and E. V. Benton "Heavy Ion Radiography", Proc. SPIE 0152, Recent and Future Developments in Medical Imaging I, (15 November 1978); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.938197

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