Computing Radiation Dose At Axis Of Rotation

To compute the dose rate at the axis of rotation for an x or gamma ray beam rotation around a patient,
the contour of the patient is outline in a plane containing the axis of rotation. To obtain this outline,
mechanical, optical, or

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Figure 4-13 Contour of patien superimposed on grid with radii at 15-degree increments. Lesion is
indicated by the dotted region. Depth of overlying tissue are measured along each radius from the axis of
rotation to the surface(see table 4-5).

ultrasonic methods may be employed.