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  • To present and evaluate SPHINX (Scanning Pencil-beam High-speed Intensity-modulated X-ray source), an all-electronic X-ray collimation system.
  • To optimize SPHINX designs using Monte Carlo simulations and Bayesian optimization for improved radiotherapy delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a parametric Monte Carlo simulation framework in Topas to model SPHINX.
  • Utilized Bayesian optimization to determine optimal SPHINX geometries for various beamlet widths.
  • Simulated electron beam transport, X-ray production, collimation, and dose distribution in water.

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  • Optimized SPHINX designs achieved beamlet widths of 5.1, 7.2, and 10.1 mm² with corresponding dose rates of 3574, 6351, and 10015 Gy/C.
  • Scanning magnet calibration significantly improved beam centroid alignment.
  • SPHINX shows potential for substantially higher dose rates compared to conventional MLC systems.

Conclusions:

  • SPHINX is a promising, moving-part-free technology for advanced radiation dose sculpting.
  • This system offers potential for significantly improved speed and robustness in radiotherapy delivery.
  • SPHINX may be suitable for advanced applications such as high-dose-rate FLASH radiotherapy.