A method of dosimetry for irregularly shaped fields

A method of dosimetry for irregularly shaped fields

The calculation of an effective equivalent square treatment area for an irregularly shaped field, using the table of equivalent squares from B.J.R. Supplement 11 3 is explained. Depth doses obtained using this calculated area are compared with experimentally measured values; the results obtained ind...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics biology, physics, 1977, Vol.2 (1), p.199-203
Hauptverfasser: Agarwal, Suresh K., Wakley, Jack, Scheele, Ronald V., Normansell, Ann
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Depth dose
Dosimetry
Irregular fields
Radiometry - methods
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy, High-Energy
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Zusammenfassung:The calculation of an effective equivalent square treatment area for an irregularly shaped field, using the table of equivalent squares from B.J.R. Supplement 11 3 is explained. Depth doses obtained using this calculated area are compared with experimentally measured values; the results obtained indicate that the method, which is simple enough to be used by technologists, is sufficiently accurate for routine use in treatment planning.
ISSN:0360-3016
1879-355X
DOI:10.1016/0360-3016(77)90030-X