LINAC Monte Carlo simulation exercise |
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The
European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) coordinates
research and development in the field of radiation dosimetry. In
this frame, EURADOS Working Group 6 “Computational
Dosimetry” initiates an action which is devoted to the
comparison of the modelling of a medical accelerator, using
Monte Carlo codes, with measurements. This exercise is aimed at
developing a Monte Carlo simulation model of a well
characterised medical linear accelerator (LINAC), used in a
primary laboratory, that can be used as an experimental
benchmark. This action is motivated by the need of an accurate
dose evaluation in the new radiotherapy treatment modalities,
such as IMRT. The model proposed in the present action is
expected to help users to develop the skills for a proficient
Monte Carlo simulation in this field. The
exercise is split into two main tasks, the adjustment of
simulation parameters using measured data in a water phantom,
and the calculation of dosimetric data in case of
heterogeneities. These calculated data will be compared with
measurements.
This exercise is addressed to researchers in medical physics, hospital physicists, calibration laboratories, primary laboratories, radiation protection groups and Treatment Planning System developers. The full description is available HERE and the complete proposal can be downloaded HERE
Participants who intend to propose a solution to this action are kindly asked to send an e-mail to: Dr. Loïc de Carlan loic.decarlan@cea.fr |