PEREGRINE - Medical Applications of Monte Carlo Methods

Abstract

The Physics and Space Technology Directorate of LLNL is developing a Monte Carlo all-particle transport code, PEREGRINE, for calculating the dose deposition in patients receiving radiation therapy. PEREGRINE simulates the transport of neutrons, photons, electrons, and protons through a patient using a geometry derived from a computed tomography (CT) scan that is made prior to treatment. PEREGRINE will help oncologists choose a treatment that maximizes the radiation dose to the tumor and minimizes the dose to normal tissues.

DateOfInformation

Thr Sep 25 16:17:02 1997

Domain

Scientific and Engineering Applications

Name

PEREGRINE - Medical Applications of Monte Carlo Methods

TargetEnvironment

Meiko

Webpage

http://www.llnl.gov/liv_comp/meiko/apps/rathkopf/rathkopf.html

ContactIs

Jim Rathkopf