Advances in very small x-ray field dosimetry for circular cones used in stereotactic radiosurgery

(2019) Advances in very small x-ray field dosimetry for circular cones used in stereotactic radiosurgery. PhD by Publication, Queensland University of Technology.

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This project presents recent advances in small field dosimetry for radiosurgery treatments with Brainlab circular cones using 6 MV x-rays. The specific advances included: the use of a new microDiamond detector, the use of radiochromic film and OSLD detectors with an extrapolation technique, skin dose measurements and Monte Carlo simulation of radiosurgery treatments. There is limited published data on the output factor for the 4 mm circular cone. This thesis provides methodology and guidelines on how to perform such difficult measurements.

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ID Code: 133137
Item Type: QUT Thesis (PhD by Publication)
Supervisor: Trapp, Jamie & Crowe, Scott
Keywords: small field dosimetry, Monte Carlo, stereotactic radiosurgery, Medical physics, microDiamond, EBT3, Gafchromic film, Brainlab circular cones, IAEA TRS-483, OSLDs
DOI: 10.5204/thesis.eprints.133137
Divisions: Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Science & Engineering Faculty
Past > Schools > School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering
Institution: Queensland University of Technology
Deposited On: 28 Oct 2019 15:56
Last Modified: 16 Jan 2025 00:55