Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 17-25 , January 2010

Evaluation of PENFAST – A fast Monte Carlo code for dose calculations in photon and electron radiotherapy treatment planning

Received 30 October 2008 ,Revised 10 February 2009 ,Accepted 4 March 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ejmp.2009.03.002

Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics
Volume 26, Issue 1 , Pages 17-25 , January 2010

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