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This webpage has been created to share concepts and data collected within the framework of research on microdosimetry conducted on the ion beams of the MedAustron facility. The original research groups involved from (in alphabetical order) MedAustron, Medizinische Universität Wien, and Technische Universität Wien collaborated with numerous international institutions focusing on adapting microdosimetry to the specific characteristics and clinical requirements of ion beams.

All participating groups recognize the importance of data sharing and the value of critical discussion for advancing this discipline. Below, you will find tools and resources that serve as a foundation for these developments.

MICRODOSIMETRY: DATA and COMPUTATIONAL TOOLS

1. Python code Distribution of Energy lost:

Visualizing of the density distributions of energy loss in various materials.Download Python code. The code uses Stopping Power and Range tables from the files (StPowRange_proton.xlsx, StPowRange_carbon-ion.xlsx) which must be converted to CSV format and placed in the folder "inputFiles" to be accessed by the code.

TOPICS ABOUT MICRODOSIMETRY IN ION-BEAM THERPAY:

This collection presents procedural and experimental advancements that define microdosimetry in the context of ion beam therapy.

Each topic is addressed through a step-by-step approach, where one or more contributors propose a viewpoint intended to stimulate further discussion. The objective is to foster a broad spectrum of ideas, including diverse and potentially contrasting perspectives. To maintain clarity and focus, the content is organized into distinct chapters, each designed as an independent piece. These chapters are intended to evolve over time, shaped by contributions and feedback from the wider scientific community. Contributions can be made through direct discussions with the authors, written submissions, or, where possible, expanded via live debates. Following these exchanges, chapters are revised to reflect either a convergence toward shared understanding or a clear delineation of differing viewpoints.

Chapter White - Scope. Chapter White

Chapter Red - Definitions. Chapter Red

Chapter Green - Stochastic nature of radiation interactions. Chapter Green

Chapter Grey - Questions and Answers in various topics (incomplete). Chapter Grey

Additional chapters to be written

INTELLECTUAL PROPRTY STATEMENT:

"These documents and files are the result of collaborative research conducted by the undersigned authors. All intellectual property rights associated with the content herein remain with MedAustron and the Institutions of other contributing authors, and any use, reproduction, or distribution must be authorized by those institutions"