Validation and testing of a novel pencil-beam model derived from Monte Carlo simulations in carbon-ion treatment planning for different scenarios
Hui Zhang, Qiang Li, Xinguo Liu, Yuanyuan Ma, Pengbo He, Guosheng Shen, Zheng Li, Wei‐Qiang Chen, Ruijun Niu, Zhongying Dai, Guoqing Xiao
Topics & Concepts
Monte Carlo methodPencil (optics)Pencil-beam scanningStatistical physicsComputer scienceBeam (structure)PhysicsStatisticsMathematicsOpticsProton therapyRadiation Therapy and DosimetryAdvanced Radiotherapy TechniquesEffects of Radiation Exposure