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A new penumbra generator for electron fields matching

Lachance et al., 1997

Document ID
7997764275818188858
Author
Lachance B
Tremblay D
Pouliot J
Publication year
Publication venue
Medical Physics

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Abutment of two or more electron fields to irradiate extended areas may lead to significant dose inhomogeneities in the junction region. This paper describes the geometric and dosimetric characteristics of a device developed to modify the penumbra of an electron …
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