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Radiation dosimeters for quantifying the dose of radiation applied during radiation therapy

US8658990B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2010
Grant dateFeb 25, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01T1/29
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Radiation dosimeters containing thin KCl:Eu2+ storage phosphors for quantifying and/or verifying the dose of radiation applied during radiation therapy. Methods for measuring the amount of radiation applied from a source of radiation and methods for treating a patient having a cancerous tumor are also provided.

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