Electron and x-ray beam characteristics of the linac LMR-13

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1974 · Radiology, v. 110, no. 1, pp. 203-207

OSTI ID:4384797

Houdek, P V; Charyulu, K K; Sudarsanam, A; Rao, A

Electron beams of nominal energies 4, 8, 10, and l2 MeV were investigated. The effect of Ni and Pb scattering folla on beam penetration and field flatness is discussed and optimal combinations of beam energies and scattering foils are suggested. Depth doses are expressed as percentiles. A study of the 10 MV x-ray beam shows a need for two flattening filters for clinical ranges of field sizes. Flatness and depth dose data variations for two lead flattening filters of the same maximum thickness and central axis percentage depth doses are given. (auth)

• Research Organization: Univ. of Miami, FL
• NSA Number: NSA-29-016454
• OSTI ID: 4384797
• Journal Information: Radiology, v. 110, no. 1, pp. 203-207, Journal Name: Radiology, v. 110, no. 1, pp. 203-207; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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