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Neutron Measurements for Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/763769· OSTI ID:763769
The beam-on time for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is increased significantly compared with conventional radiotherapy treatments. Further, the presence of beam modulation devices may potentially affect neutron production. Therefore, neutron measurements were performed for 15 MV photon beams on a Varian Clinac accelerator to determine the impact of IMRT on neutron dose equivalent to the patient.
Research Organization:
Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, Menlo Park, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00515;
OSTI ID:
763769
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-8443
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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