Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review
FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT) has emerged as a significant area of research in the field of radiotherapy in recent years. This innovative technology delivers ultra-high dose rate radiation in a very short time, effectively damaging tumor cells while minimizing the impact on surrounding normal tissue...
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| description | FLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT) has emerged as a significant area of research in the field of radiotherapy in recent years. This innovative technology delivers ultra-high dose rate radiation in a very short time, effectively damaging tumor cells while minimizing the impact on surrounding normal tissues. Currently, the beams that have been proven to achieve the FLASH effect include electrons, protons, and photons. X-ray FLASH-RT exhibits enhanced penetration capabilities and superior cost-effectiveness. However, the detectors currently used for X-ray FLASH-RT dose rate measurement generally exhibit saturation effects and a limited dose linear response range. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of the primary devices used to generate ultra-high dose rate X-rays. Additionally, we classify and describe the reported detectors for monitoring the high-dose rate in X-ray FLASH-RT according to three main types: gaseous detectors, scintillators, and semiconductors. This offers researchers valuable insights and a solid reference for selecting and optimizing detectors to achieve more precise and reliable high-dose rate X-ray measurements in X-ray FLASH-RT. Additionally, it provides significant support for the further development and clinical implementation of FLASH-RT technology. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-1056258feb16472bb5c229a5f3a9ed132025-08-20T03:10:53ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Physics2296-424X2025-05-011310.3389/fphy.2025.15762271576227Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short reviewLuyan Tao0Song Feng1Yiwei Yang2Bo Zheng3School of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, ChinaSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, ChinaInstitute of Applied Electronics, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, ChinaSchool of Nuclear Science and Technology, University of South China, Hengyang, ChinaFLASH radiotherapy (FLASH-RT) has emerged as a significant area of research in the field of radiotherapy in recent years. This innovative technology delivers ultra-high dose rate radiation in a very short time, effectively damaging tumor cells while minimizing the impact on surrounding normal tissues. Currently, the beams that have been proven to achieve the FLASH effect include electrons, protons, and photons. X-ray FLASH-RT exhibits enhanced penetration capabilities and superior cost-effectiveness. However, the detectors currently used for X-ray FLASH-RT dose rate measurement generally exhibit saturation effects and a limited dose linear response range. In this review, we provide a comprehensive summary of the primary devices used to generate ultra-high dose rate X-rays. Additionally, we classify and describe the reported detectors for monitoring the high-dose rate in X-ray FLASH-RT according to three main types: gaseous detectors, scintillators, and semiconductors. This offers researchers valuable insights and a solid reference for selecting and optimizing detectors to achieve more precise and reliable high-dose rate X-ray measurements in X-ray FLASH-RT. Additionally, it provides significant support for the further development and clinical implementation of FLASH-RT technology.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1576227/fullFLASH-RTx-raydosimetrygaseous detectorsscintillatorssemiconductors |
| spellingShingle | Luyan Tao Song Feng Yiwei Yang Bo Zheng Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review Frontiers in Physics FLASH-RT x-ray dosimetry gaseous detectors scintillators semiconductors |
| title | Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review |
| title_full | Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review |
| title_fullStr | Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review |
| title_short | Dosimetry characteristics of ultra-high dose rate X-ray: a short review |
| title_sort | dosimetry characteristics of ultra high dose rate x ray a short review |
| topic | FLASH-RT x-ray dosimetry gaseous detectors scintillators semiconductors |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2025.1576227/full |
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