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Optimization of double layered beam shaping assembly using genetic algorithm

Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering
Volume 24 (2018): Issue 4 (December 2018)
By: Bilalodin,  Kusminarto,  Gede Bayu Suparta,  Arief Hermanto,  Dwi Satya Palupi and  Yohannes Sardjono  
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|Dec 2018

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pjmpe-2018-0022 | Journal eISSN: 1898-0309 | Journal ISSN: 1425-4689
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Language: English
Page range: 157 - 164
Submitted on: Jul 27, 2018
Accepted on: Oct 11, 2018
Published on: Dec 24, 2018
Published by: Polish Society of Medical Physics
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
optimization,
double layered BSA,
genetic algorithm,
radiation beams,
IAEA
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Biomedical engineering,
Physics,
Technical and applied physics,
Medical physics

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