Bucciolini et al., 2004 - Google Patents

Verification of IMRT fields by film dosimetry

Bucciolini et al., 2004

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1877325674240577044
Author
Bucciolini M
Banci Buonamici F
Casati M
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Medical physics

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In intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) the aim of an accurate conformal dose distribution is obtained through a complex process. This ranges from the calculation of the optimal distribution of fluence by the treatment planning system (TPS), to the dose delivery …
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