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Optimizing radiation therapy inverse treatment planning using the simulated annealing technique
Author(s) -
Webb Steve
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
international journal of imaging systems and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.359
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1098-1098
pISSN - 0899-9457
DOI - 10.1002/ima.1850060110
Subject(s) - simulated annealing , computer science , implementation , radiation treatment planning , mathematical optimization , inverse , algorithm , radiation therapy , mathematics , radiology , medicine , software engineering , geometry
The role of simulated annealing in therapy planning is discussed from a historical, theoretical and practical viewpoint. The properties of the method are discussed in detail together with available options and specific implementations.