Monte Carlo-based diode design for correction-less small field dosimetry
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Monte Carlo-based diode design for correction-less small field dosimetry.
Due to their small collecting volume, diodes are commonly used in small field dosimetry. However, the relative sensitivity of a diode increases with decreasing small field size. Conversely, small air gaps have been shown to cause a significant decrease in the sensitivity of a detector as the field size is decreased. Therefore, this study uses Monte Carlo simulations to look at introducing air u...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Physics in Medicine and Biology
سال: 2013
ISSN: 0031-9155,1361-6560
DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/58/13/4501