James Kerns - SMS Research
James Kerns
jrkerns@mdanderson.org
BS, 2008, Physics, Point Loma Nazarene College
Project: Optically Stimulated Luminescent Detector Characteristics in Proton Beams
I am researching optically stimulated luminescent detectors (OSLD). OSLDs show great promise as a dosimeter but need to be characterized. I will look for any angular dependence on radiation in the dosimeters, compare OSLDs to thermoluminescent detectors in an IMRT treatment plan, and characterize the linearity and reproducibility of OSLDs in a proton beam. After that, I will implement the OSLDs into a pelvic phantom to be used by the Radiological Physics Center in proton dosimetry and quality assurance.
Advisor: Geoffrey Ibbott, PhD
Career Goal: Clinical practice
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