Electron modes simulation of a Siemens-Primus-Linac at 10, 12, and 14 MeV with various field sizes

Hani H. Negm1, Walaa M. Fathy2,3, Moamen M. Aly3
1Department of Physics, College of Science, Jouf University, Al-Jouf, Sakaka, P.O. Box 2014, Saudi Arabia
2Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Assiut University, Assiut 71516, Egypt
3Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine Department, South Egypt Cancer Institute, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt

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