Fast adaptation of ion beam range for beam tracking: beam characterization∗
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An ion-optical based fast adaptation of ion beam range for the treatment of moving targets with beam tracking was investigated. The method employs a deflection of the ion beam on a small single wedge-degrader positioned between two bending magnets for range adaptation [1, 2]. A prototype system was implemented at the therapy beam line at GSI and beam parameters of energy-adapted beams were characterized.
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