This paper is published in Volume-5, Issue-3, 2019
Area
Civil Engineering
Author
Nimisha K., Anjali Narayanan K. M.
Org/Univ
Cochin College of Engineering and Technology, Malappuram, Kerala, India
Pub. Date
01 June, 2019
Paper ID
V5I3-1725
Publisher
Keywords
Linac, Shielding, Concrete, Lead

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Nimisha K., Anjali Narayanan K. M.. Shielding calculation for a linac bunker, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Nimisha K., Anjali Narayanan K. M. (2019). Shielding calculation for a linac bunker. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 5(3) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Nimisha K., Anjali Narayanan K. M.. "Shielding calculation for a linac bunker." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 5.3 (2019). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

The cancer rate in India has more than doubled over the last 26 years. As per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) data, India had 14 lakh cancer patients in 2016 and this number is expected to increase. A machine is used to aim high-energy rays or beams from outside the body into the tumor. The machine most commonly used is called a linear accelerator or “linac.” In this paper Shielding thickness calculation for 6 Megavoltage Radiation from accelerator will be carried out based on the ICRP (International Council for Radiation Protection) recommendation. Additional shielding materials, their thickness will be assessed.