Measurement of the dose equivalent of leakage radiation through an isocentric gantry used for neutron therapy

Med Phys. 1988 Jul-Aug;15(4):618-20. doi: 10.1118/1.596215.

Abstract

The leakage radiation through the shielding on an isocentric gantry of a neutron therapy machine was measured with a Rossi-type proportional counter. The dose equivalent of the leakage radiation was determined at two positions: (1) in the plane of the patient and (2) in the plane of the target. The dose equivalent of the leakage radiation is approximately the same as the leakage of a high-energy x-ray linac.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Neutrons
  • Radiation Monitoring*
  • Radiotherapy / instrumentation*
  • Radiotherapy / methods