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An isocenter position verification device for electronic portal imaging: physical and dosimetrical characteristics

Claus et al., 2001

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7378828987337232680
Author
Claus F
De Deene Y
Remouchamps V
De Wagter C
Van Vaerenbergh K
Schauvliege J
Van Duyse B
Speleers B
Duthoy W
De Neve W
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Cancer/Radiothérapie

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The physical and dosimetrical characteristics of a device, designed to visualize the isocenter position on electronic portal images, were examined. The device, to be mounted on the gantry head of the accelerator, containing five spheric lead markers, was designed in order …
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