Relative calibration of a well type isotope calibrator for brachytherapy sources.
The manuscript outlines the results of a quick procedure for relative calibration of a well type Isotope Calibrator for brachytherapy sources. It is demonstrated that accuracy better than 5% is attainable. Some practical considerations with the possible pitfalls in the procedure are discussed.
Wielopolski
L
L
Radiation Oncology Department, University Hospital, SUNY, Stony Brook 11794.
Strzelczyk
J
J
D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002138:Calibration; D006801:Humans; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation*