Dose 2016

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Learning objectives

To know how a clinical high-energy photon beam is produced through an X- ray target and (most often) a flattening filter. To learn about basic photon beam characteristics, such as beam quality and lateral distributions. To understand how the photon beam is shaped and modulated in collimators and wedges. To understand how the “raw” electron beam is converted into a flat and clinically useable electron beam through scattering foils. To learn about electron beam collimation. To understand the basic characteristics of a clinical electron beam.

Utrecht 2016