Semiconductor diode characterization for total skin electron irradiation

O. A. Madrid González, T. Rivera Montalvo

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Abstract

In this paper, a semiconductor diode characterization was performed. The diode characterization was completed using an electron beam with 4 MeV of energy. The semiconductor diode calibration used irradiation with an electron beam in an ion chamber. "In vivo" dosimetry was also conducted. The dosimetry results revealed that the semiconductor diode was a good candidate for use in the total skin electron therapy (TSET) treatment control.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)214-217
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Radiation and Isotopes
Volume83
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diode
  • Electrons
  • High rate
  • Irradiation
  • Mycosis
  • Total body

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