Dose distributions in regions containing beta sources: plane interface in a homogeneous medium

Med Phys. 1987 Sep-Oct;14(5):797-806. doi: 10.1118/1.596005.

Abstract

An analytic model to calculate dose distributions in regions containing beta sources is developed along with a solution for the dose distribution in an infinite, homogeneous medium in which there is a uniform, monenergetic, isotropic source distribution on only one side of a plane. Comparisons with published Monte Carlo calculations are made.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Beta Particles
  • Brachytherapy*
  • Electrons
  • Humans
  • Mathematics
  • Models, Biological
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage*

Substances

  • Radioisotopes