Dose distributions in regions containing beta sources: small scale nonuniformities

Med Phys. 1987 Sep-Oct;14(5):807-8. doi: 10.1118/1.596006.

Abstract

An analytic model for the calculation of dose in regions containing slightly nonuniform distributions of beta sources, and a solution for the dose distribution in an infinite, homogeneous medium with a uniform, monoenergetic source distribution and a sinusoidal perturbation of the source are presented.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

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

Substances

  • Radioisotopes