A review of particle swarm optimization. Part II: hybridisation, combinatorial, multicriteria and constrained optimization, and indicative applications
A Banks, J Vincent, C Anyakoha - Natural Computing, 2008 - Springer
Abstract Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), in its present form, has been in existence for
roughly a decade, with formative research in related domains (such as social modelling …
roughly a decade, with formative research in related domains (such as social modelling …
[HTML][HTML] Machine learning applications in radiation oncology
Abstract Machine learning technology has a growing impact on radiation oncology with an
increasing presence in research and industry. The prevalence of diverse data including 3D …
increasing presence in research and industry. The prevalence of diverse data including 3D …
iCycle: Integrated, multicriterial beam angle, and profile optimization for generation of coplanar and noncoplanar IMRT plans
S Breedveld, PRM Storchi, PWJ Voet… - Medical …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: To introduce iCycle, a novel algorithm for integrated, multicriterial optimization of
beam angles, and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) profiles. Methods: A multicriterial …
beam angles, and intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) profiles. Methods: A multicriterial …
A discrete differential evolution with local search particle swarm optimization to direct angle and aperture optimization in IMRT treatment planning problem
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy is a well-known technique for treating cancer patients
worldwide. A treatment plan in this technique requires decision-making for three main …
worldwide. A treatment plan in this technique requires decision-making for three main …
Integrated beam orientation and scanning‐spot optimization in intensity‐modulated proton therapy for brain and unilateral head and neck tumors
Purpose Intensity‐Modulated Proton Therapy (IMPT) is the state‐of‐the‐art method of
delivering proton radiotherapy. Previous research has been mainly focused on optimization …
delivering proton radiotherapy. Previous research has been mainly focused on optimization …
A genetic algorithm with neural network fitness function evaluation for IMRT beam angle optimization
Abstract Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Treatment (IMRT) is a technique used in the
treatment of cancer, where the radiation beams are modulated by a multileaf collimator …
treatment of cancer, where the radiation beams are modulated by a multileaf collimator …
Neighborhood search approaches to beam orientation optimization in intensity modulated radiation therapy treatment planning
The intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatment planning problem consists of
several subproblems which are typically solved sequentially. We seek to combine two of the …
several subproblems which are typically solved sequentially. We seek to combine two of the …
Local beam angle optimization with linear programming and gradient search
D Craft - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2007 - iopscience.iop.org
The optimization of beam angles in IMRT planning is still an open problem, with literature
focusing on heuristic strategies and exhaustive searches on discrete angle grids. We show …
focusing on heuristic strategies and exhaustive searches on discrete angle grids. We show …
Uncertainty incorporated beam angle optimization for IMPT treatment planning
Purpose: Beam angle optimization (BAO) by far remains an important and challenging
problem in external beam radiation therapy treatment planning. Conventional BAO …
problem in external beam radiation therapy treatment planning. Conventional BAO …
A modular approach to intensity-modulated arc therapy optimization with noncoplanar trajectories
Utilizing noncoplanar beam angles in volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) has the
potential to combine the benefits of arc therapy, such as short treatment times, with the …
potential to combine the benefits of arc therapy, such as short treatment times, with the …