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ACE
(Oncentra Brachy)
Acuros
(BrachyVision)
Applicator libraries
√
√
Pre-fixed calculation
settings to optimize
t vs. accuracy
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√
Type A uncertainty
(through pre-calculated
data)
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√
Type B uncertainty
√
cross sections, ray effects,
spectral changes in low E/high Z,
approx. inhomogeneity correction,
ray trace in high scatter gradients,
kernel tilting, use of geometry
specific kernels
√
cross sections, ray effects, E
and spatial discretization, ray
trace in high scatter gradients
Where to look for type
Bs:
high gradients such as very close
to the source(s), away from
implant, close to geom.
boundaries, high Z
inhomogeneities
high gradients such as very
close to the source(s), away
from implant
In short: