IMRT 2018

Modelling particle transport in the patient: Dose calculation methods

Implicit, Kernel-based methods:

• Collapsed Cone Convolution Superposition

• Pencil Beam

Explicit methods:

• stochastic particle transport modelling: Monte Carlo

• deterministic particle transport modelling: Boltzmann Transport Equation (LBTE) Solvers

ESTRO IMRT course 2017 Dose Calculation in Static and Rotational IMRT Madrid April 13th, 2017

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