Dosimetry of laser-accelerated electron beams used for in vitro cell irradiation experiments

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Contributors

  • Christian Richter - , OncoRay ZIC - National Center for Radiation Research in Oncology (Partners: UKD, HZDR), Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Author)
  • M. Kaluza - , Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Author)
  • L. Karsch - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • H. P. Schlenvoigt - , Friedrich Schiller University Jena (Author)
  • M. Schürer - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • M. Sobiella - , Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Author)
  • J. Woithe - , TUD Dresden University of Technology (Author)
  • J. Pawelke - , TUD Dresden University of Technology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (Author)

Abstract

The dosimetric characterization of laser-accelerated electrons applied for the worldwide first systematic radiobiological in vitro cell irradiation will be presented. The laser-accelerated electron beam at the JeTi laser system has been optimized, monitored and controlled in terms of dose homogeneity, stability and absolute dose delivery. A combination of different dosimetric components were used to provide both an online beam as well as dose monitoring and a precise absolute dosimetry. In detail, the electron beam was controlled and monitored by means of an ionization chamber and an in-house produced Faraday cup for a defined delivery of the prescribed dose. Moreover, the precise absolute dose delivered to each cell sample was determined by an radiochromic EBT film positioned in front of the cell sample. Furthermore, the energy spectrum of the laser-accelerated electron beam was determined. As presented in a previous work of the authors, also for laser-accelerated protons a precise dosimetric characterization was performed that enabled initial radiobiological cell irradiation experiments with laser-accelerated protons. Therefore, a precise dosimetric characterization, optimization and control of laser-accelerated and therefore ultra-short pulsed, intense particle beams for both electrons and protons is possible, allowing radiobiological experiments and meeting all necessary requirements like homogeneity, stability and precise dose delivery. In order to fulfill the much higher dosimetric requirements for clinical application, several improvements concerning, i.e., particle energy and spectral shaping as well as patient safety are necessary.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2006-2009
Number of pages4
JournalRadiation measurements
Volume46
Issue number12
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2011
Peer-reviewedYes

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ORCID /0000-0003-4261-4214/work/147143140

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Keywords

  • Dosimetry, EBT films, Faraday cup, Ionization chamber, Laser particle acceleration, Laser-accelerated electrons, Radiobiology, Radiochromic films