IMRT Course 2016

Modelling particle transport in the patient: Dose calculation methods

Implicit, Kernel-based methods:

• Collapsed Cone Convolution Superposition

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Explicit methods:

• stochastic particle transport modelling: Monte Carlo

• deterministic particle transport modelling: Boltzmann Transport Equation (LBTE) Solvers

ESTRO IMRT course 2016 Dose Calculation in Static and Rotational IMRT London April 7th, 2016

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