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Otto A Sauer1, J Wilbert

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Strasse 11, 97080 Würzburg, Germany. sauer_o@klinik.uni-wuerzburg.de

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiotherapy Physics

Background:

  • Tissue phantom ratio (TPR) is vital for photon dose calculations in radiotherapy.
  • Existing TPR data is scarce for small photon fields (<4 cm).
  • Accurate dosimetry for small fields is essential for precise radiation delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a self-contained functional representation of TPR for all clinically relevant depths and field sizes.
  • To provide a reliable method for calculating TPRs in small fields generated by multileaf collimators.
  • To enhance the accuracy of dose calculations in radiation therapy planning.

Main Methods:

  • Measured TPRs for quadratic fields ranging from 0.4 to 18 cm.
  • Fitted measured data to a physically based function accounting for electron buildup, scattered photons, beam attenuation, and hardening.
  • Validated the model's accuracy against measurements and existing literature data.

Main Results:

  • Derived parameters for 6 and 10 MV beams, achieving <1% difference between calculated and measured TPRs.
  • Demonstrated high accuracy for the proposed functional representation across various field sizes and depths.
  • Identified a systematic discrepancy with existing data for field sizes below 2 cm.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed model enables highly accurate TPR calculations for treatment planning systems and monitor unit checks.
  • This functional representation is valuable for the full spectrum of clinical dosimetry needs.
  • The method aids in identifying and mitigating measurement errors in radiotherapy dosimetry.