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A Perturbative Approach to Determine the Charge Collection Efficiency in High Dose-per-Pulse Beams

Authors: Julien Bancheri, Jan P. Seuntjens

Affiliation: Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To obtain an analytical expression for the charge collection efficiency of parallel-plate ionization chambers in high dose-per-pulse (DPP) beams that takes into account the square pulse time ...

Characterization of Commercially-Available Dosimeters and Prototype Diamond Detectors for Absolute Flash Dosimetry of Small-Field Pulsed Proton Beams

Authors: Ronald C Chen, Hao Gao, Nicolas Gerard, Harold Li, Yuting Lin, Jarrick Nys, Jufri Setianegara, Mark Szczepanski, Aoxiang Wang

Affiliation: 4Physikalisch-Technische Werkstätten (PTW), Department of Biomedical Engineering, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Ion Beam Applications (IBA), Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modern synchrocyclotrons can produce magnetically-scanned protons at ultra-high dose-rates (FLASH). However, their pulsed nature leads to high doses-per-pulse (DPP) which can cause non-neglig...

Demystifying Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Targeted Educational Initiatives for Medical Physicists in Türkiye and Preclinical Medical Students in the United States

Authors: Samuel A. Einstein, Jesutofunmi Fajemisin, Evren O. Göksel, Görkem O. Güngör, Marthony Robins, Travis C. Salzillo, Charles R. Thomas, Turgay Toksay, Joseph Weygand, Yue Yan

Affiliation: Acibadem MAA University, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth College, Moffitt Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an indispensable clinical tool, offering unparalleled soft tissue contrast critical for diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions. However, its co...

Radial Waveguide Structures for Enhanced Power Transmission Efficiency in Dielectric Wall Accelerators

Authors: Julien Bancheri, Chau Giang Bui, David G Cooke, Christopher M Lund, Morgan J Maher, Jan P. Seuntjens, Jason Z Yuan

Affiliation: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre & University of Toronto, Medical Biophysics, University of Toronto, University of Toronto, Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, Department of Physics, McGill University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The dielectric wall accelerator (DWA) offers a low-cost solution for proton therapy, using non-resonant waveguides to accelerate particles. Radial waveguides (RWGs), consisting of a dielectri...

Remote Evaluation of Flash Beamlines for Electron, Proton, and MV Photons

Authors: Alexander Baikalov, Luke Connell, Nolan M. Esplen, Michele M. Kim, Stephen F. Kry, Emil Schueler, Hayden Scott, Ryan Sun, Paige A. Taylor, Uwe Titt

Affiliation: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Physics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: to develop an affordable, portable device for accurately measuring FLASH dose rates from protons, electrons, and photons. 4 detectors were utilized to measure the temporal structure of proton...

Ultrasonic Detection of Flash-Level Dose Pulses from a Medical Linac

Authors: Fred B. Bateman, Ilaria M. Luna, Ronald E. Tosh

Affiliation: Sidwell Friends School, NIST, Dosimetry Group, Radiation Physics Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To exploit the rapid response time and dose sensitivity of ultrasonic detection methods for resolving pulse structure in FLASH-level beams.

Methods: Two ultrasonic transducers position...