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M A Carvajal¹, S García-Pareja, D Guirado

¹Departamento de Electrónica y Tecnología de Computadores, Universidad de Granada, E-18071 Granada, Spain.

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This study developed a simulation tool for high-energy photon irradiation of MOSFET devices. The tool accurately predicts dosimeter response and angular dependence, improving simulation efficiency and reducing uncertainty.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Dosimetry
Semiconductor Device Physics

Background:

Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET) dosimeters are crucial for radiation therapy.
Accurate simulation of MOSFET response to high-energy photons is essential for reliable dosimetry.
Angular dependence of MOSFET response can affect dose accuracy in radiotherapy.

Purpose of the Study:

Develop and validate a simulation tool for MOSFET response to high-energy photons.
Investigate the angular dependence of a pMOS transistor (3N163) as a dosimeter.
Evaluate methods to reduce the angular dependence of MOSFET dosimeters.

Main Methods:

Utilized the PENELOPE code for Monte Carlo simulations.
Implemented an ant colony algorithm for variance reduction (splitting and Russian roulette).
Simulated and experimentally measured the response of a 3N163 pMOS transistor to (60)Co and 6/18 MV LINAC photon beams at various incidence angles.

Main Results:

The simulation tool achieved a reduction in uncertainty by approximately 5 times and an efficiency increase of over 20 times.
Validated the simulation tool by comparing simulated and experimental results for angular dependence.
Demonstrated that brass encapsulation can reduce the angular dependence of MOSFET response for LINAC beams.

Conclusions:

The developed PENELOPE-based simulation tool accurately models MOSFET response to high-energy photons.
The ant colony algorithm effectively enhances simulation efficiency and reduces uncertainty.
Brass encapsulation is a viable method for mitigating angular dependence in MOSFET dosimetry for radiotherapy applications.