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Characterising an aluminium oxide dosimetry system

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In vivo dosimetry is recommended as a defence-in-depth strategy in radiotherapy treatments and is currently employed by clinics around the world. The characteristics of a new optically stimulated luminescence dosimetry system were investigated for the purpose of replacing an aging thermoluminescence dosimetry system for in vivo dosimetry. The stability of the system was not sufficient to satisfy commissioning requirements and therefore it has not been released into clinical service at this time.

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Acknowledgments

The authors acknowledge Leon Dunn (Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre) for his advice, Mr Phil Francis (RMIT University School of Applied Sciences) for his assistance with scanning electron microscopy and Neil Brouwer (WBRO) for skilful fabrication of custom jigs. This study applies only to the specific OSL equipment used at WBRO and does not necessarily apply to other products by the same manufacturer or others.

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  1. William Buckland Radiation Oncology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia

    Clement F. Conheady, Frank M. Gagliardi & Trevor Ackerly

  2. School of Health Sciences, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia

    Frank M. Gagliardi & Trevor Ackerly

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Conheady, C.F., Gagliardi, F.M. & Ackerly, T. Characterising an aluminium oxide dosimetry system. Australas Phys Eng Sci Med 38, 447–453 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13246-015-0365-2

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