title: The dose in water surrounding point isotropic gamma-ray emitters.
abstract: A Monte Carlo method has been used to calculate the dose distribution around point gamma-ray emitters in water. Five gamma-ray emitting radionuclide, 60Co, 137Cs, 192Ir, 198Au and 226Ra, which are commonly used in radiotherapy interstitial implants have been considered. The results are in substantial agreement with those derived using a combination of experimental and theoretical data.
mesh_terms: D005720:Gamma Rays; D008954:Models, Biological; D009010:Monte Carlo Method; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011868:Radioisotopes; D014867:Water / Q000528:radiation effects*
chemical_list: D011868:Radioisotopes; D014867:Water