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Dosimetry using Dosimetry using a Grid-Based
Boltzmann equation Solver (Acuros)
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GBBS algorithms used primarily for neutron transport and
shielding problems
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Method evaluated for brachy in the literature as early as 2000
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Acuros is based on the Attila GBBS developed at Los Alamos
National Laboratory, optimized for brachytherapy and later also for
external beam therapy.
Method can be reviewed in a number of publications:
Daskalov GM et al 2000 Med. Phys. 27(10):2307
Daskalov GM et al 2002 Med Phys 29(2): 113
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Gifford K A et al, 2006 Phys. Med. Biol., 51(9): 2253
Gifford et al 2008 Med. Phys. 35(6): 2279
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