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  • Beam position uncertainties in proton therapy arise from accelerators, beamlines, and scanning magnets.
  • Real-time monitoring via ionization chambers (ICs) allows for treatment adjustments.
  • Accurate beam position projection to the isocenter is crucial for online corrections and log file analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate four potential algorithms for projecting beam position in pencil beam scanning (PBS) nozzles.
  • To determine the optimal algorithm for minimizing total or offline uncertainties in beam position projection.
  • To analyze the impact of nozzle length and configuration on algorithm performance.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated four beam position projection algorithms (A1-A4) for PBS nozzles.
  • Analyzed error propagation from monitored parameters to the isocenter.
  • Considered two nozzle lengths (1.5m and 0.4m) and three configurations (IC before/after SM, or both).
  • Assessed uncertainties from ion chamber measurements, beam entrance, and scanning magnet angles.

Main Results:

  • Algorithm A1 is optimal for large nozzles (1.5m), and A3 for small nozzles (0.4m) when minimizing total uncertainty.
  • For minimizing offline uncertainty, A1 becomes optimal for small nozzles in certain configurations.
  • Error propagation analysis quantified uncertainties to the isocenter for all algorithms and configurations.

Conclusions:

  • The optimal beam position projection algorithm depends on nozzle length, with A1 and A3 being preferred for large and small nozzles, respectively.
  • Algorithm selection impacts the accuracy of online corrections and post-delivery log file analysis.
  • This research aids in designing smaller proton therapy gantries by optimizing nozzle configurations and algorithms.