Table 1. Positron-emitting isotopes that are found in proton therapy by target fragmentation and/or that have been considered as projectiles for RIB therapy.
Stable isotope | Positron-emitting isotopes | Half-life |
---|---|---|
12C | 11C | 20.33 min |
10C | 19.3 s | |
14N | 13N | 9.97 min |
12N | 11.0 ms | |
16O | 15O | 2.04 min |
14O | 1.17 min | |
19F | 18F | 1.83 h |
17F | 1.07 min | |
20Ne | 19Ne | 17.26 s |
18Ne | 1.66 s | |
31P | 30P | 2.50 min |
29P | 4.14 s |