The use of the linear-quadratic model in clinical radiation oncology can be defended on the basis of empirical evidence and theoretical argument.
Brenner
D J
DJ
Columbia University, Center for Radiological Research, New York, New York 10032, USA. djb3@columbia.edu
Herbert
D E
DE
D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D006801:Humans; D016014:Linear Models; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*