SU-FF-T-325: Modifying the BEAMnrc Phase-Space to Match Monte Carlo and Measured Dose Distributions

2006 ◽  
Vol 33 (6Part12) ◽  
pp. 2121-2121
Author(s):  
S Zavgorodni ◽  
C Locke ◽  
K Bush ◽  
W Beckham
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Phase Space ◽  
Dose Distributions ◽  
Measured Dose

SU-E-T-499: Validation of the Varian Generic Phase Space Files for Monte Carlo Calculations of Dose Distributions for the TrueBeam Linac Head

2012 ◽  
Vol 39 (6Part17) ◽  
pp. 3820-3820 ◽  
Author(s):  
L Wang ◽  
L Xing ◽  
D Sawkey ◽  
M Constantin ◽  
M Svatos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Phase Space ◽  
Dose Distributions ◽  
Monte Carlo Calculations

Comparison of Measured Dose Enhancement Effects in LiF TLDs with 2-D Monte Carlo Predictions

1986 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 1258-1260 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. R. Hart ◽  
W. Beezhold ◽  
L. J. Lorence ◽  
A. J. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Dose Enhancement ◽  
Measured Dose

Analysis of the Physical and Radiobiological Equivalence of the Calculated and Measured Dose Distributions for Prostate Stereotactic Radiotherapy

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
E. Sukhikh ◽  
L. Sukhikh ◽  
A. Vertinsky ◽  
P. Izhevsky ◽  
I. Sheino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Radiation Therapy ◽  
Dose Distribution ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Anterior Wall ◽  
Dose Distributions ◽  
Stereotactic Radiation ◽  
Dose Volume Histograms ◽  
Dose Volume ◽  
Gamma Index ◽  
Measured Dose

Purpose: Carrying out the analysis of the physical and radiobiological equivalence of dose distributions obtained during the planning of hypofractionated stereotactic radiation therapy of the prostate cancer and verification using a three-dimensional cylindrical dosimeter. Material and Methods: Based on the anatomical data of twelve patients diagnosed with prostate carcinoma, stage T2N0M0 with low risk, plans were developed for stereotactic radiation therapy with volumetric modulates arc therapy (VMAT). The dose per fraction was 7,25 Gy for 5 fractions (total dose 36,25 Gy) with a normal photon energy of 10 MV. The developed plans were verified using a three-dimensional cylindrical ArcCHECK phantom. During the verification process, the three-dimensional dose distribution in the phantom was measured, based on which the values of the three-dimensional gamma index and the dose–volume histogram within each contoured anatomical structures were calculated with 3DVH software. The gamma index value γ (3 %, 2 mm, GN) at a threshold equal to 20 % of the dose maximum of the plan and the percentage of coincidence of points at least 95 % was chosen as a criterion of physical convergence of the calculated and measured dose distribution according to the recommendations of AAPM TG-218. To analyze the radiobiological equivalence of the calculated and measured dose distribution, the local control probability (TCP) and normal tissue complication probability (NTCP) criteria were used based on the calculated and measured dose–volume histograms. Contours of the target (PTV) and the anterior wall of the rectum were used for the analysis. The approach based on the concept of equivalent uniform dose (EUD) by A. Niemierko was used to calculate the values of TCP/NTCP criteria. Results: The results of physical convergence of plans for all patients on the contour of the whole body were higher than 95 % for the criteria γ (3 %, 2 mm, GN). The convergence along the PTV contour is in the range (75.5–95.2)%. The TCP and NTCP values obtained from the measured dose-volume histograms were higher than the planned values for all patients. It was found that the accelerator delivered a slightly higher dose to the PTV and the anterior wall of the rectum than originally planned. Conclusion: The capabilities of modern dosimetric equipment allow us move to the verification of treatment plans based on the analysis of TCP / NTCP radiobiological equivalence, taking into account the individual characteristics of the patient and the capabilities of radiation therapy equipment.

scholarly journals Optimal phase space sampling for Monte Carlo simulations of Heisenberg spin systems

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (9) ◽  
pp. 095802 ◽  
Author(s):  
J D Alzate-Cardona ◽  
D Sabogal-Suárez ◽  
R F L Evans ◽  
E Restrepo-Parra
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Phase Space ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulations ◽  
Spin Systems ◽  
Heisenberg Spin

The use of tetrahedral mesh geometries in Monte Carlo simulation of applicator based brachytherapy dose distributions

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (19) ◽  
pp. 5921-5935 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Paiva Fonseca ◽  
Guillaume Landry ◽  
Shane White ◽  
Michel D’Amours ◽  
Hélio Yoriyaz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Monte Carlo Simulation ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Tetrahedral Mesh ◽  
Dose Distributions
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