Relative output factors of asymmetric megavoltage beams.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
A new method for calculating output factors of asymmetric therapy fields is presented. The method uses the output factors of symmetric fields, as well as off-axis ratios measured in air, to calculate the output factor for an arbitrary asymmetric field. Calculations have been checked by measurements in four photon beams (4-18 MV) of three different linear accelerators. The accuracy between the theory and the measurements is generally better than 1%. According to the preliminary results the method may also be suitable for megavoltage electron beams.
Medical subject headings
- Radiotherapy Dosage
- Radiotherapy, High-Energy