Abstract
The characteristics of n-type diodes (linearity, temperature, dose rate, radiation damage response, directional dependence, output factors, wedge factors and percentage depth dose determinations) were investigated. Subsequently, the diodes were used clinically for in vivo dose verification during external megavoltage photon beam therapy. It has been shown that n-type diodes are easy to use and the results obtained are comparable to those reported for p-type diodes. On most occasions, n-type diodes can be used without any additional correction factors apart from regular monthly calibration. There is good agreement between the uncertainty limits estimated from the diodes' characteristics and those obtained on the basis of 2261 patient measurements.
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