Effects of the beam modulating elements that need
to be modeled for high-precision dose calculation
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leaf transmission, (jaw transmission)
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inter-leaf leakage
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leaf/jaw tip factors (influence on penumbra shapes)
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tongue-and-groove
ESTRO IMRT course 2016
Dose Calculation in Static and Rotational IMRT
London April 7th, 2016
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systematic leaf offsets
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correction factors for MLC/jaw backscatter into Monitor chamber
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most of these effects were discussed in the presentations of Marco Schwarz:
“IMRT delivery techniques”
“TPS commissioning”