Chinese Journal of Radiological Health 2024;33(3):248-253

doi:10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2024.03.004

Monte Carlo simulation analysis of the design of a medical electron linear accelerator maze

Peng TONG 1 ; Changsong HOU 1 ; Jianfei LU 1 ; Weiguo ZHU 1

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Keywords

Radiotherapy; Maze design; Radiation protection

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To analyze the impact of different maze structures of medical electron linear accelerator on the radiation level at the entrance of the treatment room. Methods The Monte Carlo simulation method was used to compare the radiation field distribution in two accelerator rooms with different maze widths and to conduct a detailed analysis of the radiation levels. Results The radiation level at the entrance of the accelerator room with a wide maze was significantly higher than that at the entrance of a compact maze. The neutron radiation level at the entrance of the narrow maze model decreased by 38.6% compared to the wide maze model, and the level of X-ray radiation also showed a declining trend. Conclusion When designing medical electron linear accelerators, a compact maze structure should be adopted to reduce the setting of unnecessary space, thereby lowering the radiation level at the entrance of the treatment room and enhancing the effectiveness of radiation protection.