Two-Dimensional Prompt Gamma Measurement Simulation for In Vivo Dose Verification in Proton Therapy: A Monte Carlo Study

Authors :: Chul Hee Min
Chan Hyeong Kim
Han Rim Lee
Source :: Nuclear Technology. 175:11-15
Publication Year :: 2011
Publisher :: Informa UK Limited, 2011.
Abstract: In proton therapy, accurate verification of in vivo dose distribution is necessary to ensure not only the safety of the patient but also the success of the treatment itself. It has been shown, both...

Subjects :: Physics
Nuclear and High Energy Physics
medicine.medical_specialty
020209 energy
Nuclear engineering
Monte Carlo method
02 engineering and technology
Dose distribution
Condensed Matter Physics
020303 mechanical engineering & transports
0203 mechanical engineering
Nuclear Energy and Engineering
In vivo
0202 electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineering
Dose verification
medicine
Medical physics
Proton therapy

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