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Graauw, Mitchel (author)The dose computation algorithm, or dose engine, is one of the fundamental parts of radiotherapy treatment planning. These algorithms predict how the dose will be distributed inside the patient.<br/>Current dose engines are mainly based on either Monte Carlo simulations (MC) or pencil beam algorithms (PBA). MC being very precise, but relatively...master thesis 2024
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Mühlsteff, Joris (author)In intensity modulated proton therapy (IMPT), patients are irradiated with small spots, that deliver a local dose to the tumor. The number of possible spots to choose from is virtually infinite, but practically limited, which requires a spot selection. This spot selection should result in an optimal treatment plan, i.e., to deliver a sufficient...master thesis 2021