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Next, we trained a deep learning model to estimate 2-dimensional-dose range (2D-DL dose) from measured current values for simulation (A). We simulated plastic scintillators as detectors to measure the scattered protons. Second, a rectangular phantom with an air layer was used, and 3D-DL dose was estimated in simulation (B). Finally, a cylindrical phantom that mimics the human body was used for confirming the estimation quality of the simulation (C). Consequently, the position of the Bragg peak was estimated with an error of 1.0 mm in simulation (A). In addition, the position of the air layer, as well as the verifying peak position with an error of 2.1 mm, was successfully estimated in simulation (B). Although the estimation error of the peak position was 12.6 mm in simulation (C), the quality was successfully further improved to 9.3 mm by incorporating the mass density distribution obtained from the computed tomography (CT). 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