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Title: Measurements of Total and Partial Charge-changing Cross Sections for 200-400 MeV/nucleon 12C in Water and Polycarbonate

Journal Article · · Phys.Rev.C75:054606,2007
OSTI ID:1029156

We have studied charged nuclear fragments produced by 200 - 400 MeV/nucleon carbon ions, interacting with water and polycarbonate, using a newly developed emulsion detector. Total and partial charge-changing cross sections for the production of B, Be, and Li fragments were measured and compared with both previously published measurements, and model predictions. This study is of importance for validating and improving carbon ion therapy treatment planning systems, and for estimating the radiological risks for personnel on space missions, since carbon is a significant component of the Galactic Cosmic Rays.

Research Organization:
SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
1029156
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-14711; PRVCAN; nucl-ex/0703043; TRN: US1105633
Journal Information:
Phys.Rev.C75:054606,2007, Vol. 75, Issue 5; ISSN 0556-2813
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English