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This study introduces a novel method for fast 3D radiation dose imaging using Cherenkov radiation. The technique shows promise for rapid radiation field analysis and dynamic beam shape profiling.

Keywords:
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  • Radiation Oncology
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  • Accurate 3D dose imaging is crucial for radiation therapy planning and quality assurance.
  • Current methods for dose profiling can be time-consuming and may not capture dynamic changes effectively.

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  • To demonstrate the feasibility of fast 3D dose profile imaging using Cherenkov radiation emitted in a water phantom.
  • To develop and prototype a time-gated imaging system for this purpose.
  • To compare experimental results with Monte Carlo simulations.

Main Methods:

  • Irradiation of a water tank with a 6 MV linear accelerator beam.
  • Acquisition of Cherenkov radiation images using a time-gated CCD camera.
  • Image processing by evaluating the median of pixel stacks.
  • Comparison of experimental data with GEANT4 Monte Carlo simulations.

Main Results:

  • A strong correlation was observed between dose and Cherenkov photon generation, linked to electron energy losses.
  • Image distortions due to Cherenkov emission directionality and camera optics were identified.
  • GEANT4 simulations were used to calibrate distortions and improve dose accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • This work presents the first demonstration of dose profiling using induced Cherenkov radiation.
  • The technique serves as a proof of concept for 3D dose imaging.
  • Potential for full dose reconstruction with multi-angle imaging and application in dynamic beam analysis was highlighted.