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Code of practice for x‐ray therapy linear accelerators
Author(s) -
Wootton P.,
Almond P. R.,
Holt J. G.,
Hughes D. B.,
Jones D.,
Karzmark C. J.,
Schulz R. J.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
medical physics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.473
H-Index - 180
eISSN - 2473-4209
pISSN - 0094-2405
DOI - 10.1118/1.594133
Subject(s) - linear particle accelerator , dosimetry , medical physics , code of practice , code (set theory) , computer science , radiation therapy , particle accelerator , medical imaging , nuclear medicine , nuclear engineering , physics , medicine , engineering , optics , programming language , beam (structure) , radiology , artificial intelligence , construction engineering , set (abstract data type)
Details are presented on the tests that should be performed during the installation of a megavoltage linear accelerator. Also discussed are the dosimetry studies that should be done as part of the operation of the machine. Information in specific radiation monitoring equipment is provided. (AIP)