| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8919586 | Physics and Imaging in Radiation Oncology | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Stopping power ratios cannot be used for conversion from Dm,m to Dw,w provided by treatment planning systems that model the patient as water with variable electron density, either in regions of electronic equilibrium or near interfaces. In regions of electronic equilibrium mass energy absorption coefficient ratios should be used. Conversions at interfaces require detailed MC calculations.
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Authors
Nick Reynaert, Frederik Crop, Edmond Sterpin, Iwan Kawrakow, Hugo Palmans,