title: Simulations of silicon microdosimetry measurements in fast neutron therapy.
abstract: Experimental silicon microdosimetry measurements were performed at a Fast Neutron Therapy facility. Monte Carlo based calculations of these measurements were made using the GEANT4 toolkit. Reasonable agreement between theoretical and experimental results was obtained and the contribution of elastic and inelastic reaction products to the final microdosimetric spectrum was determined.
authors.affiliation: Centre for Medical Radiation Physics, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Cornelius
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rosenfeld
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D017247:Neutron Capture Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D009502:Neutrons; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011879:Radiotherapy Dosage; D011880:Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D012666:Semiconductors; D012825:Silicon / Q000528:radiation effects*
chemical_list: D012825:Silicon