Small field detector correction factors kQclin,Qmsrfclin,fmsr for silicon-diode and diamond detectors with circular 6 MV fields derived using both empirical and numerical methods
At a Glance
Section titled āAt a Glanceā| Metadata | Details |
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| Publication Date | 2015-12-30 |
| Journal | Medical Physics |
| Authors | Daniel J. OāBrien, Luis LeĆ³n VintrĆ³, Brendan McClean |
| Institutions | University College Dublin |
| Citations | 56 |
Abstract
Section titled āAbstractāDetector correction factors based solely on empirical measurement or numerical calculation are subject to potential bias. A semiempirical approach, combining both empirical and numerical data, provided the most reliable results.
Tech Support
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