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Polymer gel dosimetry
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posted on 2023-05-19, 04:13 authored by Baldock, C, De Deene, Y, Doran, S, Ibbott, G, Jirasek, A, Lepage, M, McAuley, KB, Oldham, M, Schreiner, LJPolymer gel dosimeters are fabricated from radiation sensitive chemicals which, upon irradiation, polymerize as a function of the absorbed radiation dose. These gel dosimeters, with the capacity to uniquely record the radiation dose distribution in three-dimensions (3D), have specific advantages when compared to one-dimensional dosimeters, such as ion chambers, and two-dimensional dosimeters, such as film. These advantages are particularly significant in dosimetry situations where steep dose gradients exist such as in intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and stereotactic radiosurgery. Polymer gel dosimeters also have specific advantages for brachytherapy dosimetry. Potential dosimetry applications include those for low-energy x-rays, high-linear energy transfer (LET) and proton therapy, radionuclide and boron capture neutron therapy dosimetries. These 3D dosimeters are radiologically soft-tissue equivalent with properties that may be modified depending on the application. The 3D radiation dose distribution in polymer gel dosimeters may be imaged using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), optical-computerized tomography (optical-CT), x-ray CT or ultrasound. The fundamental science underpinning polymer gel dosimetry is reviewed along with the various evaluation techniques. Clinical dosimetry applications of polymer gel dosimetry are also presented.
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Publication title
Physics in Medicine and BiologyVolume
55Issue
5Pagination
R1-R63ISSN
0031-9155Department/School
Research ServicesPublisher
Iop Publishing LtdPlace of publication
Dirac House, Temple Back, Bristol, England, Bs1 6BeRights statement
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