EBT2 dosimetry of x-rays produced by the electron beam from a Plasma Focus for medical applications
Journal Article
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· Journal of Applied Physics
- Montecuccolino Nuclear Engineering Laboratory - DIENCA, University of Bologna, via dei Colli 16, I-40136 Bologna (Italy)
- Department of Physics, Ferrara University, via Saragat 1, I-44122 Ferrara (Italy)
- ENEA, IRP-DOS, via dei Colli 16, I-40136 Bologna (Italy)
The electron beam emitted from the back of Plasma Focus devices is being studied as a radiation source for intraoperative radiation therapy applications. A Plasma Focus device is being developed to this aim, to be utilized as an x-ray source. The electron beam is driven to impinge on 50 {mu}m brass foil, where conversion x-rays are generated. Measurements with gafchromic film are performed to analyse the attenuation of the x-rays beam and to predict the dose given to the culture cell in radiobiological experiments to follow.
- OSTI ID:
- 22089439
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Applied Physics, Vol. 112, Issue 5; Other Information: (c) 2012 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0021-8979
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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