A method for calculation of radiation quantities at all points in gamma radiation calibration fields

Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2008;128(4):496-9. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncm441. Epub 2007 Oct 19.

Abstract

Radiation quantity values at all points of a known distance range of gamma radiation calibration fields were calculated using a mathematical method. The method is based on interpolation using Chi-square test on a set of experimental data at optional points of both collimated and un-collimated calibration set-ups by means of a reference instrument. In comparison with Monte Carlo calculations, the values that were calculated by this method differ by <1% for collimated and 2% for un-collimated calibration set-ups. Consequently, the radiation quantities at all points of gamma radiation calibration field set-ups can accurately be formulated and determined by this method. In addition, all points in the radiation fields can be regarded as test points.

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Calibration*
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Gamma Rays*
  • Monte Carlo Method
  • Radiometry / instrumentation*