Search Results - "Mcdonough, James"
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Solution-Processed Graphene/MnO2 Nanostructured Textiles for High-Performance Electrochemical Capacitors
Published in Nano letters (13-07-2011)“…Large scale energy storage system with low cost, high power, and long cycle life is crucial for addressing the energy problem when connected with renewable…”
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First Clinical Investigation of Cone Beam Computed Tomography and Deformable Registration for Adaptive Proton Therapy for Lung Cancer
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-05-2016)“…Purpose An adaptive proton therapy workflow using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is proposed. It consists of an online evaluation of a fast…”
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Si nanoparticle-decorated Si nanowire networks for Li-ion battery anodes
Published in Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (07-01-2011)“…We designed and fabricated binder-free, 3D porous silicon nanostructures for Li-ion battery anodes, where Si nanoparticles electrically contact current…”
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Electrospun Metal Nanofiber Webs as High-Performance Transparent Electrode
Published in Nano letters (13-10-2010)“…Transparent electrodes, indespensible in displays and solar cells, are currently dominated by indium tin oxide (ITO) films although the high price of indium,…”
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Prompt gamma imaging for in vivo range verification of pencil beam scanning proton therapy
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-09-2017)“…Abstract Purpose To report the first clinical results and value assessment of prompt gamma imaging (PGI) for in vivo proton range verification in pencil beam…”
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Evaluation of motion mitigation using abdominal compression in the clinical implementation of pencil beam scanning proton therapy of liver tumors
Published in Medical physics (Lancaster) (01-02-2017)“…Purpose To determine whether individual liver tumor patients can be safely treated with pencil beam scanning proton therapy. This study reports a planning…”
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A novel technique for measuring the low-dose envelope of pencil-beam scanning spot profiles
Published in Physics in medicine & biology (21-06-2013)“…To investigate the profile measurement capabilities of an IBA-Dosimetry scintillation detector and to assess its feasibility for determining the low-intensity…”
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A study of the beam-specific interplay effect in proton pencil beam scanning delivery in lung cancer
Published in Acta oncologica (03-04-2017)“…For lung tumors with large motion amplitudes, the use of proton pencil beam scanning (PBS) can produce large dose errors. In this study, we assess under what…”
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Experimental characterization of two-dimensional pencil beam scanning proton spot profiles
Published in Physics in medicine & biology (07-09-2013)“…Dose calculations of pencil beam scanning treatment plans rely on the accuracy of proton spot profiles; not only the primary component but also the broad tail…”
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Stepwise Nanopore Evolution in One-Dimensional Nanostructures
Published in Nano letters (14-04-2010)“…We report that established simple lithium (Li) ion battery cycles can be used to produce nanopores inside various useful one-dimensional (1D) nanostructures…”
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Experimental characterization of two-dimensional spot profiles for two proton pencil beam scanning nozzles
Published in Physics in medicine & biology (20-01-2014)“…Dose calculation for pencil beam scanning proton therapy requires accurate measurement of the broad tails of the proton spot profiles for every nozzle in…”
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Validation and clinical implementation of an accurate Monte Carlo code for pencil beam scanning proton therapy
Published in Journal of applied clinical medical physics (01-09-2018)“…Monte Carlo (MC)‐based dose calculations are generally superior to analytical dose calculations (ADC) in modeling the dose distribution for proton pencil beam…”
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Experimentally validated pencil beam scanning source model in TOPAS
Published in Physics in medicine & biology (21-11-2014)“…The presence of a low-dose envelope, or 'halo', in the fluence profile of a proton spot can increase the output of a pencil beam scanning field by over 10%…”
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Development and Clinical Implementation of a Universal Bolus to Maintain Spot Size During Delivery of Base of Skull Pencil Beam Scanning Proton Therapy
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (01-09-2014)“…Purpose To report on a universal bolus (UB) designed to replace the range shifter (RS); the UB allows the treatment of shallow tumors while keeping the pencil…”
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Beam‐specific planning target volumes incorporating 4D CT for pencil beam scanning proton therapy of thoracic tumors
Published in Journal of applied clinical medical physics (08-11-2015)“…The purpose of this study is to determine whether organ sparing and target coverage can be simultaneously maintained for pencil beam scanning (PBS) proton…”
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Enhanced dosimetry procedures and assessment for EBT2 radiochromic film
Published in Medical physics (Lancaster) (01-04-2012)“…Purpose: Quantitatively determine an optimum image analysis procedure to mitigate inhomogeneities within the EBT2 film and from scanning for accurate absolute…”
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Applications of various range shifters for proton pencil beam scanning radiotherapy
Published in Radiation oncology (London, England) (06-08-2021)“…A range pull-back device, such as a machine-related range shifter (MRS) or a universal patient-related range shifter (UPRS), is needed in pencil beam scanning…”
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A benchmarking method to evaluate the accuracy of a commercial proton monte carlo pencil beam scanning treatment planning system
Published in Journal of applied clinical medical physics (01-03-2017)“…AcurosPT is a Monte Carlo algorithm in the Eclipse 13.7 treatment planning system, which is designed to provide rapid and accurate dose calculations for proton…”
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Metal current collector-free freestanding silicon–carbon 1D nanocomposites for ultralight anodes in lithium ion batteries
Published in Journal of power sources (15-12-2010)“…Although current collectors take up more weight than active materials in most lithium ion battery cells, so far research has been focused mainly on improving…”
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Predicted Rates of Secondary Malignancies From Proton Versus Photon Radiation Therapy for Stage I Seminoma
Published in International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics (2012)“…Purpose Photon radiotherapy has been the standard adjuvant treatment for stage I seminoma. Single-dose carboplatin therapy and observation have emerged as…”
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