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In proton therapy, protons deliver virtually all their energy at their destination thanks to a characteristic of the beam called the Bragg Peak, which can be precisely controlled.
The top image shows the proton energy focused on
a prostate tumor, while the bottom image shows most of the energy from an x-ray beam deposited before reaching the tumor.
Loma Linda is working with NASA in testing space suits to protect astronauts from radiation in outer space.
In proton therapy, protons deliver virtually all their energy at their destination thanks to a characteristic of the beam called the Bragg Peak, which can be precisely controlled.
The top image shows the proton energy focused on
a prostate tumor, while the bottom image shows most of the energy from an x-ray beam deposited before reaching the tumor.
Loma Linda is working with NASA in testing space suits to protect astronauts from radiation in outer space.