IMRT 2018

Important to realize: There is not >>THE<< Collapsed-Cone algorithm

The specific accuracy of different implementations of Collapsed Cone algorithms does vary!

Further readings e.g...

• Vanderstraeten et al. 2006: Accuracy of patient dose calculation for lung IMRT: A comparison of Monte Carlo, convolution/superposition, and pencil beam computations. Med. Phys. 33(9), 3149-3158 • Huang et al. 2013: Investigation of various energy deposition kernel refinements for the convolution/superposition method. Med. Phys. 40, 121721

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

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