Title :
The output factors and end effect times for the Leksell Gamma Knife
Author :
Ekstrand, Kenneth E. ; Bourland, J. Daniel ; Hinson, William H.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Med., Wake Forest Univ., Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Abstract :
The output factors and end effect times have been measured for a Model B Leksell Gamma Knife. The measured output factors are in good agreement with the values recommended by the manufacturer
Keywords :
biomedical equipment; dosimetry; gamma-ray applications; radiation therapy; surgery; Leksell Gamma Knife; Model B helmet; dose rates; end effect times; output factors; radiosurgery; Biomedical applications of radiation; Collimators; Dosimetry; Equations; Imaging phantoms; Instruments; Ionization chambers; Manufacturing; Particle beams; Time 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.2000.901588
