Calculation of electron beam depth-dose curves and output factors for arbitrary field shapes

• Published in: Radiotherapy and oncology Vol. 11; no. 4; pp. 395 - 404
• Main Authors: Bruinvis, I.A.D., Mathol, W.A.F.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.04.1988
• Subjects: Electron therapy; Electrons; Humans; Irregular field; Models, Structural; Radiotherapy Dosage; Radiotherapy, High-Energy; Scattering, Radiation; Treatment planning; Irregular field; Treatment planning; Electron therapy

A previously presented method to calculate depth-dose curves and output factors for arbitrarily shaped electron beams [6] is evaluated. The method employs a Gaussian pencil model for direct incident and applicator scattered electrons; the parameter values are derived from measured central axis depth...