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M J Balderson¹, D P Spencer, I Nygren

¹Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Michael.Balderson@albertahealthservices.ca

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A new device precisely measures linear accelerator geometric parameters, improving radiation therapy setup accuracy. Automated measurements enhance quality control and reduce observer variability for stereotactic radiosurgery.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Radiation Oncology
Quality Assurance

Background:

Advanced radiation therapy techniques necessitate reduced treatment margins.
Accurate geometrical setup of linear accelerators (LINACs) is crucial for precise radiation delivery.
Existing quality control methods can suffer from interobserver variability.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel device for precise and automated measurement of LINAC geometric parameters.
To improve initial setup accuracy and standardize quality control procedures.
To reduce ambiguities from interobserver variability in geometric measurements.

Main Methods:

Development of a device comprising a silicon photodiode array, evaluation board, data acquisition card, and laptop.
Automated measurement of geometric parameters for LINACs.
Demonstration of device utility through measurements of radiation and light field congruence.

Main Results:

The developed device achieved radiation light field congruence within 1.3 mm for 6 and 15 MV beams.
Maximum measured disagreement between radiation and light field edges was 1.290 ± 0.002 mm.
Minimum measured disagreement was 0.016 ± 0.003 mm, demonstrating high precision.

Conclusions:

The novel device enables precise, automated geometric parameter measurements for LINACs.
It enhances the reproducibility of quality control measurements by eliminating interobserver variability.
The device is suitable for consistency checks, new LINAC commissioning, and routine quality assurance.