Title :
Dosimetric characteristics of a virtual wedge system measured by ion chamber, therapy verification X-films and radiochromic films
Author :
Negi, P.S. ; Sinha, Sudipta N.
Author_Institution :
Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Inst. & Res. Centre, New Delhi
Abstract :
Physical/clinical dose parameters of a virtual wedge system are presented. The potential of radiochromic films for dosimetry is investigated in comparison to measurement at point to point by ion chamber and therapy verification films for routine performance evaluation
Keywords :
X-ray applications; dosimetry; ionisation chambers; radiation therapy; X-ray radiotherapy; dosimetric characteristics; ion chamber measurement; radiochromic films; radiotherapy dosimetry; routine performance evaluation; therapy verification X-films; virtual wedge system; Density measurement; Detectors; Dosimetry; Medical treatment; Nuclear measurements; Particle beam measurements; Particle beams; Physics; Sensor arrays; Size measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 2000. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Chicago, IL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6465-1
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2000.901354
