Feasibility study of shielded diode detector for small field dosimetry
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| Publication Date | 2024-02-19 |
| Journal | Radiation Protection Dosimetry |
| Authors | Resmi K Bharathan, Irfana Thasni, Musthafa Musthafa, Suja Cheruliyil Ayyappan, Silpa Ajaykumar |
| Institutions | Malabar Cancer Centre, University of Calicut |
Abstract
Section titled âAbstractâAbstract Improved imaging techniques and modern radiotherapy treatment delivery in the treatment field are reduced to the precise size of the tumor, which necessitates the need for small-field dosimetry. Dosimetry in small-field dosimetry is challenging because most of the available code of practice for dosimetry is based on the cavity theory concept. Some small-sized detectors show good spatial resolution and sensitivity. Of the available small detectors, the diamond detectorâs performance is remarkably good. Most of the centers for radiotherapy lack diamond detectors. In this situation, if a diode detector is available, we can use it for small-field dosimetry by applying the Daisy Chaining method correction methods. In this study, the diode detectorâs response is not over-responding because of the defective diode. So this diode cannot be used for further measurements, and we have to regularly check the performance of the diode before using it for measurements.
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