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Goasduff, A.; Valiente-Dobon, J.J.; Lunardi, S.; Haas, F.; Gadea, A.; de Angelis, G.; Bazzacco, D.; Courtin, S.; Farnea, E.; Gottardo, A.; Michelagnoli, C.; Mengoni, D.; Napoli, D.R.; Recchia, F.; Sahin, E.; Ur, C.A. |
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Counting rate measurements for lifetime experiments using the RDDS method with the new generation gamma-ray array AGATA |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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758 |
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1-3 |
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Lifetime measurement; gamma spectroscopy; Counting rate |
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The differential Recoil Distance Doppler Shift (RDDS) method after multinucleon transfer (MNT) reactions to measure lifetimes of excited states in neutron-rich nuclei requires the use of a thick energy degrader for the recoiling ejectiles that are then detected in a spectrometer. This type of measurements greatly benefits from the use of the new generation segmented gamma-ray detectors, such as the AGATA demonstrator which offers unprecedented energy and angular resolutions. In order to make an optimized choice of the material and the thickness of the degrader for lifetime measurements using the RODS method after MNT, an experiment has been performed with the AGATA demonstrator. Counting rate measurements for different degraders are presented. |
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[Goasduff, A.; Haas, F.; Courtin, S.] Univ Strasbourg, IPHC, F-67037 Strasbourg, France, Email: Alain.Goasduff@csnsm.in2p3.fr |
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Mengoni, D.; Duenas, J.A.; Assie, M.; Boiano, C.; John, P.R.; Aliaga, R.J.; Beaumel, D.; Capra, S.; Gadea, A.; Gonzales, V.; Gottardo, A.; Grassi, L.; Herrero-Bosch, V.; Houdy, T.; Martel, I.; Parkar, V.V.; Perez-Vidal, R.M.; Pullia, A.; Sanchis, E.; Triossi, A.; Valiente-Dobon, J.J. |
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Digital pulse-shape analysis with a TRACE early silicon prototype |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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764 |
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241-246 |
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Silicon detector; Light-charged particles; Digital pulse shape analysis; Particle identification; Gamma-ray spectroscopy |
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A highly segmented silicon-pad detector prototype has been tested to explore the performance of the digital pulse shape analysis in the discrimination of the particles reaching the silicon detector. For the first time a 200 tun thin silicon detector, grown using an ordinary floating zone technique, has been shown to exhibit a level discrimination thanks to the fine segmentation. Light-charged particles down to few MeV have been separated, including their punch-through. A coaxial HPGe detector in time coincidence has further confirmed the quality of the particle discrimination. |
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[Mengoni, D.; John, P. R.; Grassi, L.] Univ Padua, Dipartimento Fis & Astron, I-35131 Padua, Italy |
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Unno, Y. et al; Garcia, C.; Jimenez, J.; Lacasta, C.; Marti-Garcia, S.; Soldevila, U. |
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Development of n(+) -in-p large-area silicon microstrip sensors for very high radiation environments-ATLAS12 design and initial results |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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765 |
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80-90 |
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Silicon strip; n(+)-in-p; P-type; Radiation-tolerant; HL-LHC; PTP |
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We have been developing a novel radiation tolerant n(+)-in-p silicon microstrip sensor for very high radiation environments, aiming for application in the high luminosity large hadron collider. The sensors are fabricated in 6 in., p-type, float zone wafers, where large area strip sensor designs are laid out together with a number of miniature sensors. Radiation tolerance has been studied with ATLAS07 sensors and with independent structures. The ATLAS07 design was developed into new ATLAS12 designs. The ATLAS12A large-area sensor is made towards an axial strip sensor and the ATLAS12M towards a stereo strip sensor. New features to the ATLAS12 sensors are two dicing lines: standard edge space of 910 pm and slim edge space of 450 pm, a gated punch-through protection structure, and connection of orphan strips in a triangular corner of stereo strips. We report the design of the ATLAS12 layouts and initial measurements of the leakage current after dicing and the resistivity of the wafers. |
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[Edwards, S. O.; Pyatt, S.; Thomas, J. P.; Wilson, J. A.] Univ Birmingham, Sch Phys & Astron, Birmingham B15 2TT, W Midlands, England, Email: yoshinobu.unno@kek.jp |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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2002 |
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Ullan, M.; Benitez, V.; Quirion, D.; Zabala, M.; Pellegrini, G.; Lozano, M.; Lacasta, C.; Soldevila, U.; Garcia, C.; Fadeyev, V.; Wortman, J.; DeFilippis, J.; Shumko, M.; Grillo, A.A.; Sadrozinski, H.F.W. |
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Low-resistance strip sensors for beam-loss event protection |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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765 |
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252-257 |
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Silicon radiation detectors; Strip sensors; Punch through protection; Beam loss; HL-LHC; ATLAS Upgrade |
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AC coupled silicon strip sensors can be damaged in case of a beam loss due to the possibility of a large charge accumulation in the bulk, developing very high voltages across the coupling capacitors which can destroy them. Punch-through structures are currently used to avoid this problem helping to evacuate the accumulated charge as large voltages are developing. Nevertheless, previous experiments, performed with laser pulses, have shown that these structures can become ineffective in relatively long strips. The large value of the implant resistance can effectively isolate the “far” end of the strip from the punchthrough structure leading to large voltages. We present here our developments to fabricate lowresistance strip sensors to avoid this problem. The deposition of a conducting material in contact with the implants drastically reduces the strip resistance, assuring the effectiveness of the punch-through structures. First devices have been fabricated with this new technology. Initial results with laser tests show the expected reduction in peak voltages on the low resistivity implants. Other aspects of the sensor performance, including the signal formation, are not affected by the new technology. |
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[Ullan, M.; Benitez, V.; Quirion, D.; Zabala, M.; Pellegrini, G.; Lozano, M.] CSIC, Ctr Nacl Microelect IMB CNM, Barcelona 08193, Spain, Email: Miguel.Ullan@imb-cnm.csic.es |
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WOS:000344621000048 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Luo, X.L. et al; Agramunt, J.; Egea, F.J.; Gadea, A.; Huyuk, T. |
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Test of digital neutron-gamma discrimination with four different photomultiplier tubes for the NEutron Detector Array (NEDA) |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research A |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. A |
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767 |
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83-91 |
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Digital neutron-gamma discrimination; Liquid scintillator; Photomultiplier tube; Charge Comparison; Integrated rise-time; Time-of-flight; NEDA |
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A comparative study of the neutron-gamma discrimination performance of a liquid scintillator detector BC501A coupled to four different 5 in photomultiplier tubes (ET9390kb, R11833-100, XP4512 and R4144) was carried out Both the Charge Comparison method and the Integrated Rise-Time method were implemented digitally to discriminate between neutrons and gamma rays emitted by a Cf-252 source. In both methods, the neutron-gamma discrimination capabilities of the four photomultiplier tubes were quantitatively compared by evaluating their figure-of-merit values at different energy regions between 50 keVee and 1000 keVee. Additionally, the results were further verified qualitatively using time-of-flight to distinguish gamma rays and neutrons. The results consistently show that photomultiplier tubes R11833-100 and ET9390kb generally perform best regarding neutron-gamma discrimination with only slight differences in figure-of-merit values. This superiority can be explained by their relatively higher photoelectron yield, which indicates that a scintillator detector coupled to a photomultiplier tube with higher photoelectron yield tends to result in better neutron-gamma discrimination performance. The results of this work will provide reference for the choice of photomultiplier tubes for future neutron detector arrays like NEDA. |
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[Luo, X. L.] Natl Univ Def Technol, Coll Mechatron & Automat, Dept Instrument Sci & Technol, Changsha, Hunan, Peoples R China, Email: luo.xiaoliang@physics.uu.se |
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WOS:000344994600012 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Brown, J.M.C.; Dimmock, M.R.; Gillam, J.E.; Paganin, D.M. |
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A low energy bound atomic electron Compton scattering model for Geant4 |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research B |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. B |
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338 |
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77-88 |
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Compton scattering; Geant4; Radiation transport modelling; Monte Carlo method |
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A two-body fully relativistic three-dimensional scattering framework has been utilised to develop an alternative Compton scattering computational model to those adapted from Ribberfors' work for Monte Carlo modelling of Compton scattering. Using a theoretical foundation that ensures the conservation of energy and momentum in the relativistic impulse approximation, this new model, the Monash University Compton scattering model, develops energy and directional algorithms for both the scattered photon and ejected Compton electron from first principles. The Monash University Compton scattering model was developed to address the limitation of the Compton electron directionality algorithms of other computational models adapted from Ribberfors' work. Here the development of the Monash University Compton scattering model, including its implementation in a Geant4 low energy electromagnetic physics class, G4LowEPComptonModel, is outlined. Assessment of the performance of G4LowEPComptonModel was undertaken in two steps: (1) comparison with respect to the two standard Compton scattering classes of Geant4 version 9.5, G4LivermoreComptonModel and G4PenelopeComptonModel, and (2) experimental comparison with respect to Compton electron kinetic energy spectra obtained from the Compton scattering of 662 key photons off the K-shell of gold. Both studies illustrate that the Monash University Compton scattering model, and in turn G4LowEPComptonModel, is a viable replacement for the majority of computational models that have been adapted from Ribberfors' work. It was also shown that the Monash University Compton scattering model is able to reproduce the Compton scattering triply differential cross-section Compton electron kinetic energy spectra of 662 keV photons K-shell scattering off of gold to within experimental uncertainty. |
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[Brown, J. M. C.; Paganin, D. M.] Monash Univ, Sch Phys, Clayton, Vic 3800, Australia, Email: jeremy.brown@cern.ch |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Scandale, W et al; Lari, L. |
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Deflection of high energy protons by multiple volume reflections in a modified multi-strip silicon deflector |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research B |
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Nucl. Instrum. Methods Phys. Res. B |
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338 |
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Accelerator; Beam collimation; Crystal; Channeling; Volume reflection |
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The effect of multiple volume reflections in one crystal was observed in each of several bent silicon strips for 400 GeV/c protons. This considerably increased the particle deflections. Some particles were also deflected due to channeling in one of the subsequent strips. As a result, the incident beam was strongly spread because of opposite directions of the deflections. A modified multi-strip deflector produced by periodic grooves on the surface of a thick silicon plate was used for these measurements. This technique provides perfect mutual alignment between crystal strips. Such multi-strip deflector may be effective for collider beam halo collimation and a study is planned at the CERN SPS circulating beam. |
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[Scandale, W.; Arduini, G.; Butcher, M.; Cerutti, F.; Gilardoni, S.; Lari, L.; Lechner, A.; Losito, R.; Masi, A.; Mereghetti, A.; Metral, E.; Mirarchi, D.; Montesano, S.; Redaelli, S.; Schoofs, P.; Smirnov, G.] CERN, European Org Nucl Res, CH-1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland |
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WOS:000343390400016 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Pich, A. |
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Precision tau physics |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Progress in Particle and Nuclear Physics |
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Prog. Part. Nucl. Phys. |
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75 |
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Electroweak and strong interactions; Leptons; Standard Model |
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Precise measurements of the lepton properties provide stringent tests of the Standard Model and accurate determinations of its parameters. We overview the present status of tau physics, highlighting the most recent developments, and discuss the prospects for future improvements. The leptonic decays of the tau lepton probe the structure of the weak currents and the universality of their couplings to the W boson. The universality of the leptonic Z couplings has also been tested through Z -> l(+)l(-) decays. The hadronic tau decay modes constitute an ideal tool for studying low-energy effects of the strong interaction in very clean conditions. Accurate determinations of the QCD coupling and the Cabibbo mixing V-us have been obtained with tau data. The large mass of the tau opens the possibility to study many kinematically-allowed exclusive decay modes and extract relevant dynamical information. Violations of flavour and CP conservation laws can also be searched for with tau decays. Related subjects such as μdecays, the electron and muon anomalous magnetic moments, neutrino mixing and B-meson decays into tau leptons are briefly covered. Being one the fermions most strongly coupled to the scalar sector, the tau lepton is playing now a very important role at the LHC as a tool to test the Higgs properties and search for new physics at higher scales. |
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Univ Valencia, CSIC, Dept Fis Teor, IFIC, E-46071 Valencia, Spain, Email: pich@ific.uv.es |
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WOS:000332350600002 |
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Koolen, B.B.; Vidal-Sicart, S.; Benlloch, J.M.; Olmos, R.A.V. |
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Evaluating heterogeneity of primary tumor 18 F-FDG uptake in breast cancer with a dedicated breast PET ( MAMMI): a feasibility study based on correlation with PET/CT |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Nuclear Medicine Communications |
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Nucl. Med. Commun. |
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35 |
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5 |
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446-452 |
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breast cancer; F-18-FDG; heterogeneity; MAMMI; PET |
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PurposeThe aim of the study was to evaluate the heterogeneity of primary tumor F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-18-FDG) uptake in breast cancer patients using a dedicated breast PET.Patients and methodsA positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) of the thorax was performed 60 min after administration of 180-240 MBq of F-18-FDG in patients with breast cancer. Subsequently, 110 min after injection, a scan was taken with a dedicated high-resolution breast PET [MAMmography with Molecular Imaging (MAMMI)]. Both procedures were performed with the patients in the prone position. Four-point scores were used to compare the intensity (0: none; 1: mild; 2: moderate; 3: high) and heterogeneity (0: none; 1: mild; 2: moderate; 3: high) of F-18-FDG uptake between PET/CT and MAMMI images.ResultsThirty-five patients in whom the primary tumor was visualized on both scans were included in this analysis. The mean primary tumor size was 35.1 mm (range 10-108 mm). The mean intensity score was similar on both devices (2.4 for PET/CT and 2.3 for MAMMI; P=0.439), but the mean heterogeneity score on MAMMI images was significantly higher (PET/CT 1.9 vs. MAMMI 2.3; P=0.005). MAMMI showed a higher heterogeneity score in 11 (31%) of 35 patients, especially in tumors with moderate or high intensity. Significantly higher heterogeneity scores on both PET/CT and MAMMI were seen in large tumors (P=0.005 and 0.014, respectively) and in tumors with high intensity scores (P=0.012 and P<0.001, respectively).ConclusionHeterogeneous tumor F-18-FDG uptake in breast cancer is frequently observed, particularly in large tumors with intense F-18-FDG uptake. It is more often seen on MAMMI PET than on conventional PET/CT. Although the observed heterogeneity should be proven histopathologically, this finding offers a rationale for F-18-FDG-guided biopsies. |
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[Koolen, Bas B.; Vidal-Sicart, Sergi; Olmos, Renato A. Valdes] Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hosp, Netherlands Canc Inst, Dept Nucl Med, NL-1066 CX Amsterdam, Netherlands, Email: b.koolen@nki.nl |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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Granero, D.; Perez-Calatayud, J.; Vijande, J.; Ballester, F.; Rivard, M.J. |
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Limitations of the TG-43 formalism for skin high-dose-rate brachytherapy dose calculations |
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Journal Article |
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2014 |
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Medical Physics |
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Med. Phys. |
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41 |
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2 |
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021703 - 8pp |
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HDR; brachytherapy; skin; Monte Carlo; Geant4; Co-60; Ir-192; Yb-169 |
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Purpose: In skin high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy, sources are located outside, in contact with, or implanted at some depth below the skin surface. Most treatment planning systems use the TG-43 formalism, which is based on single-source dose superposition within an infinite water medium without accounting for the true geometry in which conditions for scattered radiation are altered by the presence of air. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the dosimetric limitations of the TG-43 formalism in HDR skin brachytherapy and the potential clinical impact. Methods: Dose rate distributions of typical configurations used in skin brachytherapy were obtained: a 5 cm x 5 cm superficial mould; a source inside a catheter located at the skin surface with and without backscatter bolus; and a typical interstitial implant consisting of an HDR source in a catheter located at a depth of 0.5 cm. Commercially available HDR Co-60 and Ir-192 sources and a hypothetical Yb-169 source were considered. The Geant4Monte Carlo radiation transport code was used to estimate dose rate distributions for the configurations considered. These results were then compared to those obtained with the TG-43 dose calculation formalism. In particular, the influence of adding bolus material over the implant was studied. Results: For a 5 cm x 5 cm Ir-192 superficial mould and 0.5 cm prescription depth, dose differences in comparison to the TG-43 method were about -3%. When the source was positioned at the skin surface, dose differences were smaller than -1% for Co-60 and Ir-192, yet -3% for Yb-169. For the interstitial implant, dose differences at the skin surface were -7% for Co-60, -0.6% for Ir-192, and -2.5% for Yb-169. Conclusions: This study indicates the following: (i) for the superficial mould, no bolus is needed; (ii) when the source is in contact with the skin surface, no bolus is needed for either Co-60 and Ir-192. For lower energy radionuclides like Yb-169, bolus may be needed; and (iii) for the interstitial case, at least a 0.1 cm bolus is advised for Co-60 to avoid underdosing superficial target layers. For Ir-192 and Yb-169, no bolus is needed. For those cases where no bolus is needed, its use might be detrimental as the lack of radiation scatter may be beneficial to the patient, although the 2% tolerance for dose calculation accuracy recommended in the AAPM TG-56 report is not fulfilled. |
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[Granero, Domingo] Hosp Gen Univ, ERESA, Dept Radiat Phys, Valencia 46014, Spain, Email: dgranero@eresa.com |
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Amer Assoc Physicists Medicine Amer Inst Physics |
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