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Dosimétrie en radiothérapie [RDTH3120]
[15h]

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Teacher(s):

Stefaan Vynckier

Language:

French

Level:

Third cycle

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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

Other credits in programs

ESP31DS/RP

Première annnée du diplôme d'études spécialisées en santé publique (Physique d'hôpital)

Mandatory



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