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http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Using Multiple Scattering Measurements of Very High Energy Electrons for Medical Imaging

Abel, A. (Corresponding author)DESY* ; Braga da Rosa, L.DESY* ; De Silva, M.Extern*DESY* ; Herkert, A.DESY* ; Huth, L.DESY* ; Schütze, P.DESY* ; Spannagel, S.DESY*

2026
SPIE Bellingham, Wash.
ISBN: 9781510697850

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Please use a persistent id in citations: doi:10.1117/12.3081931

Abstract: electronCT (eCT) is an imaging method, which uses the multiple scattering of electrons to acquire images of unknown objects. This imaging method is a candidate for image-guided radiotherapy with very high energy electrons (100-250 MeV). In eCT, a low emittance pencil beam is propagated through an object and the scattering of the beam is quantified. The widening of the beam is dependent on the radiation length of the materials traversed by the beam. A measurement of the opening angle then allows for a reconstruction of the material properties of the sample. Proof-of-concept studies have been performed to test this method. This work introduces eCT as a concept and discusses how the quality of the obtained images varies with the absorbed dose to explore the potential of eCT for image-guided radiation therapy.

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. LHC/CMS Experiment (CMS)
2. LHC/ATLAS Experiment (ATLAS)
3. Technol. zukünft. Teilchenph. Experim. (FTX)

Research Program(s):

1. 611 - Fundamental Particles and Forces (POF4-611) (POF4-611)

Experiment(s):

1. Measurement at external facility

Appears in the scientific report 2026

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