Collimator scatter factor: Monte Carlo and in-air measurements approaches

Collimator scatter factor: Monte Carlo and in-air measurements approaches

Abstract Background Linac output as a function of field sizes has a phantom and a head scatter component. This last term can be measured in-air with appropriate build-up ensuring a complete electron equilibrium and the absence of the contaminant electrons. Equilibrium conditions could be achieved us...

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Main Authors: A. Fogliata, A. Stravato, G. Reggiori, S. Tomatis, J. Würfel, M. Scorsetti, L. Cozzi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Subjects:
Collimator scatter factor
Head scatter factor
In-air output factor
Monte Carlo
Mini-phantom
Build-up cap
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13014-018-1070-6

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