A useful algorithm for calculating central ray TAR and TMR values

Journal Article · Thu May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1980 · Med. Phys.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1118/1.594681· OSTI ID:5649343

Wrede, D E; Dawalibi, H

An algorithm utilizing a two-dimensional polynomial power functions least squares fit has been applied to the calculations of TAR in the case of C0-60 teletherapy and TMR in the case of an 8MV LS75/10 linear accelerator giving less than +/- 1/2% errors respectively between calculated and measured values. The TAR and TMR algorithms are used as subroutines in pocket sized and table top programmable calculators or computers and thus provide rapid calculation of treatment time or monitor units as well as given dose.

• Research Organization: Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• OSTI ID: 5649343
• Journal Information: Med. Phys.; (United States), Vol. 7:3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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