DOSE MONITOR FOR FLASH RADIOTHERAPY

Organization Name

University of Utah Research Foundation

Inventor(s)

Edward Cazalas of Salt Lake City UT (US)

Codey Olson of Salt Lake City UT (US)

Geoff Nelson of Salt Lake City UT (US)

DOSE MONITOR FOR FLASH RADIOTHERAPY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027633 titled 'DOSE MONITOR FOR FLASH RADIOTHERAPY

Simplified Explanation

The disclosed invention is a dosimeter designed for use in flash radiotherapy (flash-RT) applications. This dosimeter has the ability to respond quickly to changes in radiation dose while maintaining a precise response even at extremely high dose rates. It also allows for real-time and in-situ control and monitoring of beam delivery, which improves the safety and accuracy of flash-RT treatments.

The dosimeter is specifically designed for flash-RT applications.
It can respond rapidly to changes in radiation dose.
The dosimeter maintains a well-defined response even at ultra-high dose rates.
Real-time and in-situ control and monitoring of beam delivery is possible.
The dosimeter enhances the safety and accuracy of flash-RT treatments.

Potential Applications

Flash radiotherapy (flash-RT) treatments
Radiation therapy in cancer treatment

Problems Solved

Limited response time of dosimeters in high dose rate environments
Lack of real-time control and monitoring of beam delivery in flash-RT treatments

Benefits

Improved safety and accuracy of flash-RT treatments
Enhanced ability to deliver radiation therapy in cancer treatment

Original Abstract Submitted

this disclosure is directed to a dosimeter that may be utilized in flash radiotherapy (flash-rt) applications. the dosimeter is capable of responding on small time scales while simultaneously maintaining a well-defined response with ultra-high dose rates. the dosimeter is capable of real-time and in-situ control and monitoring of beam delivery, which beneficially enhances the safety and accuracy of flash-rt treatments.

20240027633. DOSE MONITOR FOR FLASH RADIOTHERAPY simplified abstract (University of Utah Research Foundation)