Abstract
The beam-on time for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is increased significantly compared with conventional radiotherapy treatments. Further, the presence of beam modulation devices may potentially affect neutron production. Therefore, neutron measurements were performed for 15 MV photon beams on a Varian Clinac accelerator to determine the impact of IMRT on neutron dose equivalent to the patient.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology - Proceedings |
Editors | J.D. Enderle |
Pages | 3234-3237 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 4 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Event | 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society - Chicago, IL, United States Duration: Jul 23 2000 → Jul 28 2000 |
Other
Other | 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society |
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Country/Territory | United States |
City | Chicago, IL |
Period | 7/23/00 → 7/28/00 |
Keywords
- Dose
- IMRT
- MLC
- Neutron
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Bioengineering