Teacher(s)

Sterpin Edmond;

Language

French

Main themes

A. INTRODUCTION - Definition of absorbed dose, KERMA and CEMA - Different types of ionizing beams used in radiotherapy B. INTERACTIONS WITH MATTER - Charged particles - Photons. - Neutrons. C. INTEGRATING DOSIMETRY DETECTORS - Calibration chain for dosimetry detectors - Calorimetry - Ionization Chambers. - Thermoluminescence. - Films. - Diodes. - Chemical dosimetry D. DETERMINATION OF THE ABSORBED DOSE IN A CLINICAL BEAM UNDER REFERENCE CONDITIONS - Calibration of an ion chamber in terms of Air-KERMA - Calibration of an ion chamber in terms of absorbed dose in water - Dosimetry recommendations based on Air-Kerma standards based on absorbed dose in water - Determination of the absorbed dose under non-reference conditions - Dosimetry audits E. INTRODUCTION TO RADIOTHERAPY TECHNIQUES

Faculty or entity

MED