Effect of a carbon fiber tabletop on the surface dose and attenuation for high-energy photon beams

Meydanci T. P., Kemikler G.

RADIATION MEDICINE, vol.26, no.9, pp.539-544, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11604-008-0271-6
  • Journal Name: RADIATION MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.539-544
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. The dose changes in the buildup region and beam attenuation by a carbon fiber tabletop were investigated for 6- and 18-MV photon beams.