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    • Proton radiography is crucial for patient alignment and verification in proton beam radiation therapy.
    • Existing imaging techniques have limitations that proton imaging aims to address.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To experimentally compare proton energy-loss and scattering radiography using a first-generation proton CT scanner prototype.
    • To assess the potential of proton imaging as a new, low-dose medical imaging modality.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a proton CT scanner prototype on a clinical proton synchrotron research beam line.
    • Generated proton energy-loss and scattering radiographs of a hand phantom using 200 MeV protons.

    Main Results:

    • Both energy-loss and scattering radiographs successfully displayed anatomical details of the hand phantom.
    • Energy-loss radiography demonstrated noticeably higher resolution compared to scattering radiography.
    • Scattering radiography may offer better soft tissue vs. bone contrast, warranting further investigation.

    Conclusions:

    • Proton radiography techniques show promise for medical imaging, with energy-loss radiography offering superior resolution.
    • This study aids in optimizing next-generation clinical proton CT scanners.
    • Proton imaging is nearing clinical availability as a potentially low-dose medical imaging modality.