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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Radiotherapy Equipment

Background:

  • Accurate radiotherapy requires precise dose delivery, which depends on thorough equipment commissioning.
  • Elekta Versa HD linear accelerators (linacs) are advanced tools used in radiation therapy.
  • Flattening filter-free (FFF) photon modes offer potential advantages in dose rate and treatment time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the comprehensive dosimetric commissioning data for an Elekta Versa HD linac.
  • To evaluate mechanical and dosimetric parameters for photon and electron beams, including FFF modes.
  • To provide reference data for future linac commissioning and quality assurance.

Main Methods:

  • Commissioning of an Elekta Versa HD linac using photon (6, 10, 18 MV, 6 FFF, 10 MV FFF) and electron (6, 9, 12, 15 MeV) energies.
  • Measurements included percent depth doses (PDDs), profiles, scatter factors (Sc, Scp), wedge and MLC transmission, and electron cone factors.
  • Mechanical isocentricity was verified for gantry, collimator, and couch.

Main Results:

  • Mechanical isocentricity measurements were within acceptable tolerances (≤1 mm).
  • FFF beams exhibited deeper dmax and steeper dose falloff compared to flattened beams; symmetry was comparable, while flatness was higher.
  • MLC transmission values were low (0.5-0.6%), and electron beam data aligned with literature values.

Conclusions:

  • The commissioning process yielded essential dosimetric data for the Elekta Versa HD linac.
  • This data is crucial for accurate dose modeling in treatment planning systems, directly impacting treatment outcomes.
  • The findings provide valuable comparative data for other institutions commissioning similar linacs, enhancing patient safety.