A Monte Carlo investigation of low‐Z target image quality generated in a linear accelerator using Varianˈs VirtuaLinac<sup>a)</sup>

201437 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

D Sawkey · Varian Medical Systems (United States)

Abstract

VirtuaLinac is a promising new tool for Monte Carlo modeling of novel target designs. A significant spectral difference is observed between the low-Z target beam on the Clinac platform and the proposed imaging beam line on TrueBeam, with the former providing greater diagnostic energy content.

Topics & Keywords

Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques Advanced X-ray and CT Imaging Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Affordable and clean energy

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Physics

Volume 41, Issue 2, pp. 021719-021719

DOI: 10.1118/1.4861818

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