MCNPX simulation of a multileaf collimator

Med Phys. 2006 Feb;33(2):402-4. doi: 10.1118/1.2163833.

Abstract

Our purpose in this work was to validate a very detailed Monte Carlo model, developed in MCNPX, of a Millennium 120 multileaf collimator integrated into a Varian Clinac 21EX treatment head. The Monte Carlo results were compared with measurements for both the 6-MV and 18-MV photon modes. The following comparisons were performed: depth-dose curves, lateral profiles, multileaf collimator leakage, the tongue-and-grove test, and the round leaf-end test. The good agreement between the Monte Carlo simulations and measurements showed that our model is accurate. Consequently, the benchmarks provided by our study can be used in future Monte Carlo studies.

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation*
  • Humans
  • Models, Biological
  • Monte Carlo Method*
  • Particle Accelerators
  • Phantoms, Imaging
  • Photons / therapeutic use
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring / methods*
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiometry / methods*
  • Radiotherapy Planning, Computer-Assisted / methods*