What is absorbed dose due to protons in a tissue equivalent phantom?

In summary, absorbed dose due to protons in a tissue equivalent phantom refers to the amount of energy deposited by protons in a material that mimics human tissue. This measurement is used in radiation therapy to determine the potential damage that protons can cause to living tissue. It takes into account the physical properties of the phantom and the energy of the protons, providing a more accurate assessment of the potential effects of radiation on human tissue.
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Thank you for the welcome! It is the absorbed dose due to protons in a plane of a tissue equivalent phantom. It is a Monte Carlo simulation of the irradiation, very much like in a protontherapy treatment
 
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