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A prototype scintillation dosimeter customized for small and dynamic megavoltage radiation fields

Lambert et al., 2010

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8134718937052747600
Author
Lambert J
Yin Y
McKenzie D
Law S
Ralston A
Suchowerska N
Publication year
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Physics in Medicine and Biology

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A prototype plastic scintillation dosimeter has been developed with a small sensitive volume, rapid response and good dosimetric performance. The novelty of this design is the use of an air core light guide to transport the scintillation signal out of the primary radiation field. The …
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