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  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Ultra-high dose-rate (UHDR) radiotherapy, known as FLASH radiotherapy, delivers radiation at significantly higher dose rates than conventional methods.
  • FLASH radiotherapy has demonstrated a notable reduction in normal tissue toxicity compared to conventional dose-rate radiotherapy.
  • Accurate dosimetry is crucial for understanding and implementing UHDR radiotherapy, but it presents significant challenges due to the extreme dose rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of dosimetry for ultra-high dose-rate (UHDR) beams used in FLASH radiotherapy.
  • To highlight the challenges associated with measuring radiation at UHDRs and the need for reliable detector responses.
  • To provide an overview of existing and emerging dosimetric solutions for UHDR applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing scientific literature on UHDR dosimetry.
  • Analysis of studies employing calorimeters for UHDR measurements.
  • Examination of novel solutions and ionization chamber-based detectors for UHDR dosimetry.

Main Results:

  • Limited focus has been placed on absolute dosimetry using primary and secondary standard devices for FLASH radiotherapy to date.
  • Recent studies are beginning to emerge on the performance of existing standard dosimeters and novel solutions for UHDR dosimetry.
  • Calorimeters and innovative ionization chamber-based devices are being investigated as potential solutions for accurate UHDR dosimetry.

Conclusions:

  • Dosimetry for UHDR beams in FLASH radiotherapy is complex and requires specialized approaches.
  • Further development and validation of dosimeters are essential for the clinical translation of FLASH radiotherapy.
  • Emerging research indicates promising advancements in achieving accurate absolute dosimetry for UHDR applications.