Development of a portable graphite calorimeter for measuring absorbed dose in the radiotherapy clinic

This thesis describes the development of a robust and portable calorimeter for use in radiotherapy photon and electron beams. The system consists of the calorimeter itself, means for thermal isolation and temperature control, and a temperature measurement system. The requirement for portability plac...

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Main Author: McEwen, Malcolm R.
Published: University of Surrey 2002
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.395552