Comprehensive Dosimetric Characterization of the Mobetron (Mobile Electron Linear Accelerator) Collimators Using Radiochromic Film

Project Tags: 
Biophysics
Time Critical: 
No
Research Project Description: 
The student will have the opportunity to learn about the application of radiation physics in the treatment of cancer. For this project, the student involvement centers around data analysis of films taken to map the radiation dose deposited from the Mobetron linear accelerator. The student is expected to use a film scanner and MatLab software and generate programs that handle processing of data sets. The student will receive guidance from a medical physics resident and a faculty medical physicist. Other group members may contribute as needed.  
Undergraduate Student Participation: 
The student will have the opportunity to learn about the application of radiation physics in the treatment of cancer. For this project, the student involvement centers around data analysis of films taken to map the radiation dose deposited from the Mobetron linear accelerator. The student is expected to use a film scanner and MatLab software and generate programs that handle processing of data sets. The student will receive guidance from a medical physics resident and a faculty medical physicist. Other group members may contribute as needed.  
Time Commitment: 
Approximately 10 hours per weekorby arrangement with the student.
Minimum GPA: 
3.0
Paid: 
During semester, there is no funding. Funding may become available during the summer, but this is not guaranteed at the present time.
Contact Info: 
Muthana Al-Ghazi
Chao Cancer Center
UCI Medical Center
 

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