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World J Radiol. Apr 28, 2010; 2(4): 135-142
Published online Apr 28, 2010. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v2.i4.135
Published online Apr 28, 2010. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v2.i4.135
Table 1 Relevant positron emitter reactions in tissue from proton therapy
| Reaction | Threshold energy (MeV) | Half life (min) | Positron energy (MeV) |
| 16O(p, pn)15O | 16.79 | 2.037 | 1.72 |
| 16O(p, α)13N | 5.66 | 9.965 | 1.19 |
| 14N(p, pn)13N | 11.44 | 9.965 | 1.19 |
| 12C(p, pn)11C | 20.61 | 20.390 | 0.96 |
| 14N(p, α)11C | 3.22 | 20.390 | 0.96 |
| 16O(p, αpn)11C | 59.64 | 20.390 | 0.96 |
- Citation: Studenski MT, Xiao Y. Proton therapy dosimetry using positron emission tomography. World J Radiol 2010; 2(4): 135-142
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v2/i4/135.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v2.i4.135