Dosimetry of the microSelectron-HDR Ir-192 source using PRESAGE (TM) and optical CT

Optical CT, using a solid polyurethane (PRESAGE (TM)) radiochromic dosimeter, has been used to evaluate dose distributions produced by the microSelectron-HDR Ir-192 source. The anisotropy functions obtained through optical CT are in good agreement with Monte Carlo and previously published results especially at polar angle above 20 degrees. The results indicated an evident potential for using solid polymer dosimetry as an accurate method for 3-D dosimetry, although refinements to the existing methods are necessary before the technique can be used clinically. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.