Computer Simulations Applied to Small-Field Dosimetry in Radiotherapy

Authors

  • Frederico Souza Gomes da Silva UFMG
  • Andre Lima de Souza Castro Radiocare
  • Telma Cristina Ferreira Fonseca

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2022.1778

Keywords:

MCNPX, Dosimetry, Small Fields

Abstract

With the advancement of radiotherapy techniques, we find some challenges in small field dosimetry that are widely used in head and neck treatments, so computer simulations with the Monte Carlo method, already well established in medical physics, are a great tool for  studying small field dosimetry. The present work aims to report the validate of the geometry model used for the simulations of a 6 MV LINAC beam, in addition to estimating the TPS, PDD and PDD 20,10 curves for several regular and small fields, allowing comparisons with experimental data .

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Published

2022-12-04

How to Cite

Souza Gomes da Silva, F., Lima de Souza Castro, A., & Cristina Ferreira Fonseca, T. (2022). Computer Simulations Applied to Small-Field Dosimetry in Radiotherapy. Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 10(3B (Suppl.). https://doi.org/10.15392/2319-0612.2022.1778

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INAC 2021_XV ENAN

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