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Solid-state detectors show significant over-response in small, blocked electron fields, up to 30%. This effect diminishes with depth, making surface dosimetry require careful consideration for accurate clinical dosimetry.

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  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Solid-state detectors are used for clinical dosimetry.
  • Over-response to small electron fields has been observed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate accuracy of solid-state detectors for blocked electron fields.
  • Determine causes of deviations in dose delivery calculations.

Main Methods:

  • Compared QED Diode and Best-Medical MOSFET systems.
  • Measured relative output factors (ROF) for blocked electron fields.
  • Assessed measurements at surface and varying depths in a Solid-Water phantom.

Main Results:

  • Over-response up to 30% for fields < 4x4 cm².
  • Deviation is energy and field size dependent.
  • Response differences decrease with increasing depth.

Conclusions:

  • Surface dosimetry with solid-state detectors needs caution for blocked fields.
  • Non-tissue equivalence causes sensitivity to scattered electrons and photons.
  • Measurements near dmax are accurate and do not require correction.