How Many RSOs Does It Take To Change A Light Bulb? (Part 2 of 2)
Gamma Knife radiation therapy systems use a large array of precisely collimated Co-60 sources that are to treat brain tumours and perform some neurosurgeries without requiring major brain surgery. These Co-60 sources require replacement every five years to ensure that patients are treated in a reasonable time and to minimize changes in radiobiological effects due […]
How Many RSOs Does it Take to change a Light Bulb? (Part 1 of 2)
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Lessons Learned from Commissioning a High Activity Gamma Cabinet Irradiator at Ontario Tech University
A cabinet irradiator is a device in which the source of radiation and exposure receptors are contained within a shielded cabinet such that the dose rates external to the cabinet, even under irradiation, are minimal. There are numerous steps that are required for commissioning this type of equipment including: (i) procurement, (ii) facilities management, (iii) […]