A comparison of in-air and in-water calibration of a dosimetry system used for radiation dose assessment in cancer therapy

An accurate calibration of the therapy level radiation dosimetry system has a pivotal role in the accuracy of dose delivery to cancer patients. The two methods used for obtaining a tissue equivalent calibration of the system: air kerma calibration and its conversion to a tissue equivalent value (abs...

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Main Authors: Arshed Waheed, Mahmood Khalid, Qazi Ikramullah, Ullah Asad, Akhter Perveen, Ahmad Salman Syed, Jamil Zeeshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: VINCA Institute of Nuclear Sciences 2010-01-01
Series:Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection
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Online Access:http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/1451-3994/2010/1451-39941001051A.pdf