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Point Kernel
methods:
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Analytical solution of
primary particle transport in
the phantom
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Use pre-calculated point
kernels from Monte Carlo to
describe the dose
deposition around a primary
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photon interaction site
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Calculate dose by
superposition of all
contributions
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Fast superposition
methods by use of the
Collapsed Cone
approximation (any media)
or Fast Fourier Transforms
(homogeneous media only).
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