Monte-Carlo characterization of a miniature source of characteristic X rays based on an implantable needle
Journal Article
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· Crystallography Reports
- National Research Centre 'Kurchatov Institute' (Russian Federation)
- Advanced X-ray Technology, Inc. (United States)
A new concept of an X-ray brachytherapy setup based on the use of fluorescence from a secondary target placed at the tip of an implantable needle is proposed. Spatial dose-rate distributions for four combinations of secondary target materials and shapes are calculated by the Monte-Carlo method.
- OSTI ID:
- 22113629
- Journal Information:
- Crystallography Reports, Vol. 58, Issue 3; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2013 Pleiades Publishing, Ltd.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1063-7745
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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