Technical report. Accuracy of intensity-modulated radiation therapy dose calculations: verification based on-board conebeam CT imaging

Tuntipumiamorn, Lalida; Iampongpaiboon, Porntip; Damrongkijudom, Nuanpen; Krongyuth, Khummook; Polwatsatian, Vinai; Jaikreng, Satja

doi:10.5372/1905-7415.0504.071

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Technical report. Accuracy of intensity-modulated radiation therapy dose calculations: verification based on-board conebeam CT imaging

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