Dose Estimation for Irradiation of an Object

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This patent describes a system and method for estimating the radiation dose received by an object, such as a human body, during irradiation. By creating a model of the object divided into spatial elements, each with known material properties, the method calculates how different parts of the object absorb radiation based on simulated interactions in neighboring regions. This results in a precise dose distribution map within the object.

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• Optimizing medical imaging techniques (e.g., CT scans, X-rays) to minimize patient radiation exposure.
• Planning targeted radiation therapy for cancer treatment to ensure the correct tissue receives the intended dose.
• Non-destructive material testing where accurate dose modeling enhances safety and effectiveness.
• Radiation safety assessment for workers in nuclear facilities or research labs.
• Development of new radiological devices with improved dose delivery and control.

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• Provides highly accurate, localized radiation dose estimations within complex objects or tissues.
• Enables increased patient safety by helping minimize unnecessary radiation exposure.
• Improves targeting in radiation therapy, potentially increasing treatment effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
• Facilitates safer and more effective use of radiological technologies in both medical and industrial settings.
• Supports regulatory compliance and better documentation of radiation exposure.

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In accordance with a method for dose estimation for the irradiation of an object, a model with a total number of spatial elements is provided on a memory element. For each spatial element, the model specifies a material composition of the object. A neighborhood material composition is determined for a neighborhood of spatial elements depending on the model by a computing unit. A radiation dose for the neighborhood with regard to an ionizing radiation is determined with aid of a simulation depending on the neighborhood material composition. A dose distribution for the object with regard to the ionizing radiation is determined based on the radiation dose for the neighborhood.