Effects of spot parameters in pencil beam scanning treatment planning

Volume: 45, Issue: 1, Pages: 60 - 73
Published: Dec 10, 2017
Abstract
Background Spot size σ (in air at isocenter), interspot spacing d, and spot charge q influence dose delivery efficiency and plan quality in Intensity Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) treatment planning. The choice and range of parameters varies among different manufacturers. The goal of this work is to demonstrate the influence of the spot parameters on dose quality and delivery in IMPT treatment plans, to show their interdependence, and to make...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of spot parameters in pencil beam scanning treatment planning
Published Date
Dec 10, 2017
Volume
45
Issue
1
Pages
60 - 73
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