Aims and objectives
- Develop a good fundamental, theoretical and practical understanding of all aspects of reference dosimetry for kV X-rays, photons, electrons and HDR brachytherapy sources
- Be familiar with the UK primary standards used in reference dosimetry
- Understand the current Codes of Practice for kV X-rays, high-energy photons and electrons, and their application
- Be able to carry out basic metrology in reference dosimetry, including the application of correction factors and evaluation of uncertainties
Course details
The course will consist of introductory lectures that cover:
- Basic quantities and units
- Overview of dosimetry and evaluation of uncertainties
- Practical advice on the handling and maintenance of secondary standard and field instruments with emphasis placed on recognising and dealing with measurement problems
And four separate practical sessions on:
- Dosimetry of kV X-rays, covering both in-air and in-water measurements
- High-energy photons (Co-60 gamma-rays and 4 MV to 19 MV X-rays)
- Electrons
- High-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, including a session covering check source measurements
The practical sessions will cover all areas of measurement including basic metrology, estimating uncertainties and applying corrections.
Course notes:
- Quantities and Units for Ionising Radiation
- An Overview of Dosimetry
- Evaluation of Uncertainties
- Maintenance of Secondary Standard and Field Instruments
- Brachytherapy Dosimetry at NPL
- Brachytherapy Dosimetry in the Clinic
- Electron Dosimetry at NPL
- Electron Dosimetry in the Clinic
- kV X-ray Dosimetry at NPL
- kV X-ray Dosimetry in the Clinic
- MV Photon Dosimetry at NPL
- MV Photon Dosimetry in the Clinic
- Setting up and carrying out a check source measurement
- MV Photon Dosimetry Small Fields considerations
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