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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Experimental Biology

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  • Orthovoltage X-ray units are widely used in research for irradiating cell cultures and small animals.
  • Accurate beam characterization and dosimetry are often lacking, leading to reliance on nominal dose values.
  • This limits the reproducibility and interpretation of radiobiology studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To commission an X-Rad 320 orthovoltage X-ray unit, similar to linear accelerators.
  • To thoroughly characterize the generated X-ray beam, providing essential data for research applications.
  • To ensure accurate irradiation of biological samples for improved experimental outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Commissioning of the X-Rad 320 unit with variable kVp and mAs settings.
  • Measurement of key beam parameters: depth dose, cross profiles, collimator scatter (Sc), and phantom scatter (Sc,p).
  • Utilized Farmer and parallel plate ionization chambers for dose measurements across various field sizes and depths.

Main Results:

  • Collimator and phantom scatter factors showed minimal field size dependence, except for small fields.
  • Depth dose curves were generated and found comparable to published data for similar beams.
  • A very small dose buildup was observed at shallow depths, indicating predictable beam behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive beam characterization is essential for accurate dosimetry in radiobiology.
  • The collected data facilitates precise irradiation of samples, supporting the development of novel therapies.
  • This work provides a foundation for dose distribution simulations in irradiated volumes.