Monte-Carlo dosimetry on a realistic cell monolayer geometry exposed to alpha particles

Monte-Carlo dosimetry on a realistic cell monolayer geometry exposed to alpha particles.

The energy and specific energy absorbed in the main cell compartments (nucleus and cytoplasm) in typical radiobiology experiments are usually estimated by calculations as they are not accessible for a direct measurement. In most of the work, the cell geometry is modelled using the combination of simple mathematical volumes. We propose a method based on high resolution confocal imaging and ion b...

Probability: From Monte Carlo to Geometry

Dosimetry, scattering theory, and Monte Carlo simulation

The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to the physics of scattering theory, to define the dosimetric concept of linear energy transfer in terms of scattering theory, and to provide an introduction to the concepts underlying Monte Carlo simulations.

Realistic tissue dosimetry models using Monte Carlo simulations Applications for radionuclide therapies

Monte Carlo simulations to replace film dosimetry in IMRT verification.

Patient-specific verification of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) plans can be done by dosimetric measurements or by independent dose or monitor unit calculations. The aim of this study was the clinical evaluation of IMRT verification based on a fast Monte Carlo (MC) program with regard to possible benefits compared to commonly used film dosimetry. 25 head-and-neck IMRT plans were r...