Essential considerations for accurate evaluation of photoneutron contamination in Radiotherapy
Nowadays, high-energy X-rays produced by medical linear accelerators (LINACs) are
widely used in many Radiation Therapy (RT) centers. High-energy photons (> 8 MeV) …
widely used in many Radiation Therapy (RT) centers. High-energy photons (> 8 MeV) …
[HTML][HTML] The influence of field size and off-axis distance on photoneutron spectra of the 18 MV Siemens Oncor linear accelerator beam
At present, high energy electron linear accelerators (LINACs) producing photons with
energies higher than 10 MeV have a wide use in radiotherapy (RT). However, in these …
energies higher than 10 MeV have a wide use in radiotherapy (RT). However, in these …
A passive single-cylindrical neutron spectrometer for photoneutron spectrometry in 10 MV Elekta Precise Linac head
Measuring the neutron spectrum on the Linac head using a passive type neutron detector is
relatively easier than an active type detector because it does not require the involvement of …
relatively easier than an active type detector because it does not require the involvement of …
[PDF][PDF] Accuracy of empirical formulas in evaluation of neutron dose equivalent inside the 60Co vaults reconstructed for medical linear accelerators
ABSTRACT Background: In Southeast Europe medical accelerators are sometimes placed
in small vaults originally built for 60Co treatment unit. In order to meet shielding …
in small vaults originally built for 60Co treatment unit. In order to meet shielding …
Development of a computational pregnant female phantom and calculation of fetal dose during a photon breast radiotherapy
V Kopacin, M Kasabasic, D Faj… - Radiology and …, 2022 - sciendo.com
Background. The incidence of carcinoma during pregnancy is reported to be 1: 1000–1:
1500 pregnancies with the breast carcinoma being the most commonly diagnosed. Since …
1500 pregnancies with the breast carcinoma being the most commonly diagnosed. Since …
[HTML][HTML] Ionizing radiation in electronics from the Compton scattering of quasi-stationary particles generated by characteristic and Bremsstrahlung x rays
Characteristic x rays generated by a collision between a tungsten target and relativistic
electron beams generated from a compact electrostatic accelerator based on a Marx …
electron beams generated from a compact electrostatic accelerator based on a Marx …
Assessment of human exposure doses received by activation of medical linear accelerator components
DY Lee, JH Kim, ET Park - Journal of Instrumentation, 2017 - iopscience.iop.org
This study analyzes the radiation exposure dose that an operator can receive from
radioactive components during maintenance or repair of a linear accelerator. This study …
radioactive components during maintenance or repair of a linear accelerator. This study …
The influence of shielding reinforcement in a vault with limited dimensions on the neutron dose equivalent in vicinity of medical electron linear accelerator
Background High energy electron linear accelerators (LINACs) producing photon beams
with energies higher than 10 MeV are widely used in radiation therapy. In these beams, fast …
with energies higher than 10 MeV are widely used in radiation therapy. In these beams, fast …
Study of Thermal Neutron Flux and Generated Energy from Linac using CR-39 Detector in Liquid Medium
KN Widyanti, CS Widodo, B Bunawas - Natural B, Journal of Health …, 2018 - natural.ub.ac.id
Linac surgery is required in radiotherapy activities. However, if Linac operated more than 8
MV can cause additional radiation of neutrons, as well as triggers forming secondary cancer …
MV can cause additional radiation of neutrons, as well as triggers forming secondary cancer …
[PDF][PDF] LINEAR ACCELERATORS IN TELERADIOTHERAPY
Radiotherapy is a therapeutic method of local treatment of tumors and other types of
diseases using highenergy ionizing radiation. Teleradiotherapy is a type of radiation in …
diseases using highenergy ionizing radiation. Teleradiotherapy is a type of radiation in …