In beam modelling with Pinnacle RTPS, What is the role of the
flattening filter? What is the advantage of flattening filter free
and what is the main restriction.
In beam modelling with Pinnacle RTPS, What is the definition of
a “harder spectrum”? How would a “harder” 6MV spectrum change
theshape of the corresponding percentage depth-dose curve?
In beam modelling with Pinnacle RTPS, The source size is defined
to give geometric penumbra width, explain what else contributes to
thepenumbra width? Explain why width of D80-20 is used
to characterise penumbra width? Would the D80-20be
wider or narrower at high energy and why?
In beam modelling with Pinnacle RTPS,
For a 6MV beam:a) What is the maximum photon energy?b) What is
the mean (roughly) photon energy?c) How does the spectrum affect
the depth dose penetration?
a) What are the differences between S-beam and W-beam? Describe
in no more than 250 words.
b) What are the applications of I beams and H beams? Write down
two real-life applications for each.
c) What are the characteristics of the beam with a plane of
symmetry in pure bending?