Comparison of acceptance tests of 5 linear electron accelerators for radiotherapy
Scielzo, G.; Ciocca, M.; Zonca, G.; Maggi, S.; Ascione, B.; Grillo Ruggieri, F.; Valdagni, R.; Sverzellati, P.E.; Spiga, G.; Miolo, L.
La Radiologia Medica 83(6): 804-809
1992
ISSN/ISBN: 0033-8362 PMID: 1502363 Document Number: 395713
The acceptance tests of five electron linear accelerators have been analyzed to compare their completeness, the standards specified by the manufacturers and the measured deviations. Involved tests were relative to geometrical and mechanical parameters, photon and electron beam characteristics, dose monitoring systems, treatment table and safety systems. The comparison of acceptance tests has shown a significant nonuniformity, also due to the absence of a specific legislation; anyway, the measured deviations generally appeared to be within internationally recommended values.