The Monte Carlo (MC) method has been shown through many research studies to calculate
accurate dose distributions for clinical radiotherapy, particularly in heterogeneous patient …

Dose calculation methods for photon beams are reviewed in the context of radiation therapy
treatment planning. Following introductory summaries on photon beam characteristics and …

Abstract A new Monte Carlo (MC) algorithm, thedose planning method'(DPM), and its
associated computer program for simulating the transport of electrons and photons in …

A new Monte Carlo algorithm for 3D photon dose calculation in radiation therapy is
presented, which is based on the previously developed Voxel Monte Carlo (VMC) for …

Featured Application Radiation therapy treatment planning. Abstract Radiation therapy (RT)
is a constantly evolving therapeutic technique; improvements are continuously being …

For over 50 years, electron beams have been an important modality for providing an
accurate dose of radiation to superficial cancers and disease and for limiting the dose to …

This is a proof‐of‐concept study demonstrating the capacity for modulated electron radiation
therapy (MERT) dose distributions using 3D printed bolus. Previous reports have involved …

During the last few decades, accuracy in photon and electron radiotherapy has increased
substantially. This is partly due to enhanced linear accelerator technology, providing more …

Monte Carlo simulation of radiation transport is considered to be one of the most accurate
methods of radiation therapy dose calculation. With the rapid development of computer …

Linac calibration is done in water, but patients are comprised primarily of soft tissue.
Conceptually, and specified in NRG/RTOG trials, dose should be reported as dose‐to …