Soares, C.
, Douyssey, G.
and Mitch, M.
(2009),
Primary Standards and Dosimetry Protocols for Brachytherapy Sources, Metrologia, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=842434 (Accessed May 5, 2026)
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Primary Standards and Dosimetry Protocols for Brachytherapy Sources
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, G. Douyssey,
Abstract
Current primary standards for the calibration of both photon and beta particle emitting brachythrapy sources are reviewed. Methods for quality control being used as well as methods of transferring these standards to secondary laboratories and user are also discussed. Finally, dosimetry protocols for brachtherapy sources are described.lCitation
Metrologia
Volume
46
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Journals
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Keywords
brachytherapy, brachytherapy dosimetry, brachytherapy standards in dosimetry, primary standards
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Created March 20, 2009, Updated February 19, 2017