OSL and TL response characterization of LiF:MG,Ti microdosimeters to be applied to VMAT quality assurance.
Appl Radiat Isot
; 105: 299-302, 2015 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-26386504
This paper aims to evaluate the feasibility of applying LiF:Mg,Ti microdosimeters as a new method of dosimetry to volumetric-modulated arc therapy (VMAT) RapidArc. The response of microdosimeters presented a maximum variation of ±3.18% and ±0.510% using optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) and thermoluminescence (TL) techniques, respectively. Although studies were conducted on LiF:Mg,Ti microdosimeters previously, the microdosimeters in this study showed precision and high potential of application in VMAT dosimetry and in the verification of treatment planning using the VMAT technique.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Radiometria
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Radioterapia de Intensidade Modulada
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Humans
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En
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Appl Radiat Isot
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MEDICINA NUCLEAR
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
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2015
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Article
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Brasil
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Reino Unido