Apparatus and method for measuring the radiation dose distribution from a nearby radiation source
DE602020050881T2Active Publication Date: 2025-05-07CHUNGNAM NAT UNIV HOSPITAL +3
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602020050881
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2019-03-14
- Filing Date
- 2020-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-07
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-03-12
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing brachytherapy systems lack a reliable method to accurately measure the distribution of radiation dose from the radiation source, leading to potential errors in targeting the tumor site.
Method used
An apparatus comprising a housing with a measurement space, a fluorescent member that reacts to radiation and emits light, and a camera to capture and analyze the light distribution, allowing for precise measurement of the radiation dose distribution.
Benefits of technology
The apparatus enables accurate measurement of the radiation dose distribution, improving the reliability of brachytherapy by ensuring precise targeting of the tumor site, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
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