Working towards a fast prompt gamma emission simulator based on the Boltzmann Equation

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

W.M.A. Pols Mechanical Engineering

Contributors

D. Lathouwers (supervisor 1)
E. Lens (supervisor 1)
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering
Copyright: © 2018 Willemijn Pols
Simulation Radiotherapy Proton therapy Boltzmann equation
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Published Date

23-10-2018

Language

English

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Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

Range verification based on prompt gamma detection is an important step to improve dose control for proton therapy. To deduce the proton range from the detected prompt gamma emission, a prediction of the measured profile is required. This study introduces the Boltzmann solver as a faster alternative to the Monte Carlo simulations to produce dose distributions and prompt gamma source terms from proton therapy treatment plans.