Hounsfield units should be converted to correct for particle ___________ when using computed tomography (CT)for proton therapy planning?

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The original linear attenuation coefficient information in the CT (which uses kV x-ray energy)is converted to Hounsfield units, which gives the material in each pixel a value that is relative to that of water.The Hounsfield unit then has to be converted to relative electron densities for particle energy RSP.

Hounsfield Units Should Be Converted to Correct for Particle ___________