Design of an integral radiation dosimetry system optimized for modern medical applications
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Fricke gel dosimetry is a valuable method for in-phantom dose measurements in complex irradiation modalities like IMRT and BNCT. Implementation of this dosimetry technique requires dedicated instruments capable of measuring and further analysis immediately in situ at the radiation facility. This work presents a novel and integral dosimetry system aimed to attain portability requirements. The method is based on Fricke gel dosimeters optically analyzed, thus offering several valuable advantages like tissue-equivalence and continuous 3D dose mapping.
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