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Optimization of dynamic multi-leaf collimator based on multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithm.

Jun Lv^1,2, Liuli Chen³, Zhiqiang Zhu³

¹Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, 230031, China.

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|February 20, 2025

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Optimizing the dynamic multi-leaf collimator (DMLC) leaf structure with multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) significantly reduces the radiation penumbra. This advancement improves radiotherapy precision and minimizes damage to healthy tissues.

Keywords:

multi-leaf collimator multi-objective optimization particle swarm optimization algorithm penumbra radiotherapy

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Area of Science:

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Radiation Oncology
Computational Optimization

Background:

Dynamic multi-leaf collimators (DMLC) are essential for precise tumor radiotherapy.
DMLC performance is critically influenced by leaf end structure.

Purpose of the Study:

To enhance X-ray shaping by optimizing the DMLC leaf end structure.
Improve collimator performance for better radiotherapy outcomes.

Main Methods:

Applied multi-objective particle swarm optimization (MOPSO) to DMLC parameters.
Optimized leaf end radius, source-to-leaf distance, leaf height, and tangent angle.
Minimized penumbra width and variance (80%-20% dose region).

Main Results:

Structural optimization led to significant improvements in penumbra size and uniformity.
A three-dimensional model and experimental prototype of the optimized MLC were created.
The optimized MLC demonstrated a reduced penumbra, indicating enhanced dose precision.

Conclusions:

The MOPSO optimization method significantly improves radiotherapy precision.
Reduced radiation exposure to healthy tissues was achieved.
Represents a notable advancement in radiotherapy technology.