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ArticleThe British journal of radiology2020

Standardizing Monte Carlo simulation parameters for a reproducible dose-averaged linear energy transfer.

Wei Yang Calvin Koh, Hong Qi Tan, Khong Wei Ang, Sung Yong Park, Wen Siang Lew, James Cheow Lei Lee

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Wei Yang Calvin KohDivision of Physics and Applied Physics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6434-2400
Hong Qi TanDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Khong Wei AngDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Sung Yong ParkDivision of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Wen Siang LewDivision of Physics and Applied Physics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.
James Cheow Lei LeeDivision of Physics and Applied Physics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.

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Abstract

objectiveDose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET

methodsIn this work, different step length and range cut value in a clinically relevant voxel geometry were used for comparison. Different LET

resultsWe recommend a maximum step length of 0.05 mm and a range cut of 0.01 mm in MC simulation as this yields the most consistent LET

conclusionWe have determined a set of maximum step length and range cut parameters to be used for LET ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Establishing a standard simulation protocol for sampling LET

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Linear Energy TransferRadiation DosageHumansModels, StatisticalMonte Carlo MethodRadiotherapy Planning, Computer-AssistedRelative Biological Effectiveness

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PMID32667848
PMCPMC7446002

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