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Understanding Cerenkov light in radiation therapy is key for accurate in vivo dosimetry. This study found that irradiated material and beam angle significantly impact Cerenkov scatter function, crucial for dose calculations.

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  • Medical Physics
  • Biophotonics
  • Radiation Oncology

Background:

  • Cerenkov light is generated during high-energy radiation applications like radiation therapy.
  • Utilizing Cerenkov light for in vivo dosimetry in radiation therapy is of significant interest.
  • A precise understanding of the light-to-dose relationship is essential for accurate dosimetry.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dependence of the Cerenkov scatter function (CSF) on radiation beam parameters and the irradiated medium.
  • To develop an analytical model for the CSF in relevant media.
  • To analyze the impact of CSF characteristics on deconvolution for dosimetry.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical modeling of the Cerenkov scatter function (CSF).
  • Fitting coefficients for the CSF in stratified skin and optical phantom models.
  • Perturbation analysis of deconvolved Cerenkov images based on CSF parameters.

Main Results:

  • An analytical equation for the CSF was derived with fitting coefficients for common beam energies.
  • The irradiated material and beam incident angle significantly influenced the deconvolution process.
  • Beam energy showed a minimal effect on the deconvolution of Cerenkov images.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides a method to understand the light-to-dose relationship in radiation therapy dosimetry using Cerenkov light.
  • Material properties and beam angle are critical factors affecting Cerenkov-based dosimetry accuracy.
  • Further research can refine CSF models for improved in vivo dosimetry in clinical settings.