Monte Carlo Approach for Estimating Density and Atomic Number From Dual‐Energy Computed Tomography Images of Carbonate Rocks
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DOI: 10.1002/2017jb014408
Abstract: We develop a new Monte Carlo-based inversion method for estimating electron density and effective atomic number from 3D dual-energy computed tomography (CT) core scans. The method accounts for uncertainties in X-ray attenuation coefficients resulting from… read more here.
Keywords: monte carlo; density; number dual; atomic number ... See more keywords
Real‐time, ray casting‐based scatter dose estimation for c‐arm x‐ray system
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12036
Abstract: Objectives Dosimetric control of staff exposure during interventional procedures under fluoroscopy is of high relevance. In this paper, a novel ray casting approximation of radiation transport is presented and the potential and limitation vs. a… read more here.
Keywords: ray casting; source; monte carlo; carlo simulation ... See more keywords
A benchmarking method to evaluate the accuracy of a commercial proton monte carlo pencil beam scanning treatment planning system
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12043
Abstract: &NA; AcurosPT is a Monte Carlo algorithm in the Eclipse 13.7 treatment planning system, which is designed to provide rapid and accurate dose calculations for proton therapy. Computational run‐time in minimized by simplifying or eliminating… read more here.
Keywords: treatment planning; monte carlo; acurospt; planning system ... See more keywords
Dosimetric characterization of GMS BT‐125‐1 125I radioactive seed with Monte Carlo simulations and experimental measurement
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12173
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To investigate the dosimetric characteristics of the new GMS BT‐125‐1 125I radioactive seed, including dose rate constant, radial dose functions, and anisotropy functions. Methods Dosimetric parameters of GMS BT‐125‐1 125I seed including dose… read more here.
Keywords: seed; 125i seed; monte carlo; pharmaseed 125 ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a commercial Monte Carlo dose calculation algorithm for electron treatment planning
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12622
Abstract: Abstract The RayStation treatment planning system implements a Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm for electron dose calculations. For a TrueBeam accelerator, beam modeling was performed for four electron energies (6, 9, 12, and 15 MeV), and… read more here.
Keywords: phantom; algorithm electron; dose calculation; treatment planning ... See more keywords
Validation of the RayStation Monte Carlo dose calculation algorithm using realistic animal tissue phantoms
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12733
Abstract: Abstract Purpose The aim of this study is to validate the RayStation Monte Carlo (MC) dose algorithm using animal tissue neck phantoms and a water breast phantom. Methods Three anthropomorphic phantoms were used in a… read more here.
Keywords: animal tissue; raystation monte; monte carlo; carlo dose ... See more keywords
Automation of Monte Carlo‐based treatment plan verification for proton therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.12923
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Independent calculations of proton therapy plans are an important quality control procedure in treatment planning. When using custom Monte Carlo (MC) models of the beamline, deploying the calculations can be laborious, time consuming,… read more here.
Keywords: automation; treatment; monte carlo; proton therapy ... See more keywords
Development of a virtual source model for Monte Carlo-based independent dose calculation for varian linac.
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13556
Abstract: Monte Carlo (MC) independent dose calculations are often based on phase-space files (PSF), as they can accurately represent particle characteristics. PSF generally are large and create a bottleneck in computation time. In addition, the number… read more here.
Keywords: monte carlo; virtual source; calculation; independent dose ... See more keywords
Maintaining dosimetric quality when switching to a Monte Carlo dose engine for head and neck volumetric‐modulated arc therapy planning
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13572
Abstract: Abstract Head and neck cancers present challenges in radiation treatment planning due to the large number of critical structures near the target(s) and highly heterogeneous tissue composition. While Monte Carlo (MC) dose calculations currently offer… read more here.
Keywords: carlo dose; monte carlo; head neck; planning ... See more keywords
Monte Carlo modeling of the Elekta Versa HD and patient dose calculation with EGSnrc/BEAMnrc
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13715
Abstract: Abstract Introduction Numerous studies have proven the Monte Carlo method to be an accurate means of dose calculation. Although there are several commercial Monte Carlo treatment planning systems (TPSs), some clinics may not have access… read more here.
Keywords: patient; dose calculation; monte carlo; patient dose ... See more keywords
An independent Monte Carlo–based IMRT QA tool for a 0.35 T MRI‐guided linear accelerator
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DOI: 10.1002/acm2.13820
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To develop an independent log file–based intensity‐modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) quality assurance (QA) tool for the 0.35 T magnetic resonance‐linac (MR‐linac) and investigate the ability of various IMRT plan complexity metrics to predict… read more here.
Keywords: tool; monte carlo; complexity metrics; plan complexity ... See more keywords