Optical fibre based scintillation probe for radiotherapy dosimetry

S. O'Keeffe, D. McCarthy, P. Woulfe, J. Cronin, E. Lewis

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Abstract

The use of a PMMA based plastic optical fibre in radiotherapy dosimetry is presented. The optical fibre tip is coated with a scintillation material that fluoresces under ionising radiation, with the emitted signal penetrating the fibre and propagating along the fibre for remote monitoringthrough a spectrometer. A clear, quantifiable signal is emitted at 546nm on exposure to 6MVradiation from a Siemens Linear Accelerator.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationApplied Industrial Optics
Subtitle of host publicationSpectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2012
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
PagesAM3A.3
ISBN (Print)1557529477, 9781557529473
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2012 - Monterey, CA, United States
Duration: 24 Jun 201228 Jun 2012

Publication series

NameApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2012

Conference

ConferenceApplied Industrial Optics: Spectroscopy, Imaging and Metrology, AIO 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMonterey, CA
Period24/06/1228/06/12

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