Optimization of relative weights and wedge angles in treatment planning.

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Published in Med Phys on February 01, 1997

Authors

L Xing1, C Pelizzari, F T Kuchnir, G T Chen

Author Affiliations

1: Department of Radiation and Cellular Oncology, University of Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA.

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