PRIOR EBT GAFCHROMIC FILMS
[HD-810; MD-55-2; HS]
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Low sensitivity
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Small size
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Inherent optical density non-uniformity in one
sheet (15%)
[Need of double-exposure]
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High price
POST EBT GAFCHROMIC FILMS (2004)
[EBT;EBT2;EBT3]
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Dose range 2cGy – 8 Gy
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Saturation ~ 10Gy (15Gy)
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Different sizes available
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Z
eff
~ 7.05 (chlorine addition)
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Significant better homogeneity
[no need of double-exposure techniques]
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Lower price
Radiochromic film evolution…