Kernel-based methods: Separation of Photon-fluence and
energy deposition
primary photon source
Photon transport from the
primary photon source (or a
secondary source) to an
interaction point
s
TERMA~photon fluence
ESTRO IMRT course 2016
Dose Calculation in Static and Rotational IMRT
London April 7th, 2016
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s
r
KERNEL
Energy release through physical
interactions in medium
Energy transport from
s
to point
r
through secondary particles
(photons and electrons)