IMRT

Modelling particle transport in the patient: Dose calculation methods

Implicit, Kernel-based methods:

• Collapsed Cone Convolution Superposition • Pencil Beam

Explicit methods:

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

ESTRO IMRT course 2015 Dose Calculation in Static and Rotational IMRT Brussels October 8th, 2015

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