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Exradin® W2 Scintillator System
Unlike other detector types, the water equivalent W2 scintillator does not perturb small field dose distributions when it is placed in the beam, so you can measure small fields with greater accuracy.
Exradin® W2 Scintillator System part of complete solution for:
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Exradin® W2 Scintillator System Overview
- AAPM/IAEA TRS 483 states the scintillator is the only detector with a kQ of 1.000, making the W2 the ideal SRS detector.
- All corrections are built in.
- Water equivalent.
- Inherently waterproof.
- Can be used for both water scanning and point dosimetry.
- User replaceable fiber, includes both 1x1 mm and 1x3 mm.
- No dose rate, temperature, or energy dependencies.
- The W2 system features Čerenkov corrected measurement signals that can be converted to a proportional analog output, which can be read by any electrometer. This allows the W2 system to be connected to a water phantom system for scanning.
Dimensions
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Scintillating fiber1.0 mm diameter x 3.0 mm long
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Scintillator housing2.8 mm diameter x 42 mm long
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Optical fiber1.0 mm diameter core x 2.2 mm diameter jacket x 4 m long
Materials
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Scintillating fiberPolystyrene with fluorescent dopants
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Optical fiberAcrylic (PMMA) with Polyethylene jacket
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Scintillator enclosureEpoxy potted within an ABS plastic tip and polyimide stem
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Optical connectorSMA-905
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Optical fiber minimum bend radius6 cm
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Scintillating fiber physical density1.05 g/cm³
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Radiation degradation~ 2% / kGy
Publications
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Plastic Scintillation Detectors and the Road to Clinical Use
Comparison of Small Field Dosimetry Measurements in Fields Shaped with Conical Applicators On Two Different Accelerating Systems
Experimental Determination of the Effective Point of Measurement in Electron Beams Using a Commercial Scintillation Detector
Small‐Field Beam Quality Corrections and Their Clinical Impact for Flattened and Unflattened Fields of the TrueBeam
Characterization of a plastic scintillation detector to be used in a multicenter stereotactic radiosurgery dosimetry audit
Characterization of the plastic scintillation detector Exradin W2 for small field dosimetry
Use of a plastic scintillator detector for patient-specific quality assurance of VMAT SRS
Characterization of the Exradin W1 scintillator for use in radiotherapy
Study On The Magnetic Field Effect On The Exradin W1 Plastic Scintillation Detector
On the correction, perturbation and modification of small field detectors in relative dosimetry
Evaluation of Plastic Scintillator Detector for Small Field Stereotactic Patient-Specific Quality As
Characterizes Of Microdetectors In Electron Beam Dosimetry
Monte Carlo study of the energy and angular dependence of the response of plastic scintillation detectors in photon beams
Measuring output factors of small fields formed by collimator jaws and multileaf collimator using plastic scintillation detectors
Variation of kfclin, fmsrQclin, Qmsr for the small-field dosimetric parameters percentage depth dose, tissue-maximum ratio, and off-axis ratio
A comparative study of small field total scatter factors
Compare Detectors Dosimetric Performance
Scintillator Luc Beaulieu Astro2012
Compare Detectors Jonathan Morin Estro 2012
W1 Kamil Yenice Astro2012
Compare Detectors Characterization W1 Bourgouin
Beddar Med Phys 2005
Videos
Webinars

Small fields have met their match. Water equivalent and a point of measurement as small as 1x1mm, the Exradin Scintillators allow measurement of small fields like never before. Join us to learn about the advantages of using these detectors.

Sep 2nd, 2021 / Tools for Small Fields
Small field measurements remain a daunting challenge for many physicists. Join us on September 2nd at 10:00am CDT to learn about the array of solutions we offer to help you meet and conquer this unique challenge.

Jul 26th, 2021 / Small Field Measurement with MR compatibility
New! Your favorite water equivalent detector just got better! Now available in a configuration designed for use with MR-linacs, the Exradin W2MR Scintillator easily handles tight treatment fields. Part of our AAPM webinar series.

Jun 24th, 2021 / Measurement Without Perturbation
You’ve never been able to accurately measure fields this small. Learn about the ideal detector for the commissioning of SRS and SBRT techniques.

May 20th, 2021 / When Millimeters Matter Most
Precision is vital when commissioning SRS and SBRT. Ensure that the tightest treatment margins are delivered safely to your patients with the ideal detector for small field measurement.

Apr 15th, 2021 / Scanning Small Fields
Tight treatment fields are no problem for the Exradin W2 Scintillator that has a resolution down to 1x1mm.

Mar 18th, 2021 / Le détecteur pour mini-faisceau qui suscite toute l’attention
Pour la dosimétrie ponctuelle des mini-faisceaux jusqu'à 1x1 mm², ce détecteur est discret dans le faisceau, équivalent eau, et offre une résolution exceptionnelle.

Jan 14th, 2021 / Time-Saving Accuracy
Accuracy doesn’t have to be time consuming. Easily acquire depth-dose and point measurements and automate 1D scanning routines with DoseView 1D.

Jan 21st, 2021 / Small Field Scanning
Ensure the tightest treatment margins are delivered safely to your patients. With a resolution down to 1x1mm, this detector is invisible to the beam, water equivalent, and offers exceptional resolution.
Apr 2nd, 2020 / Clinical Utilization of Exradin W2 Scintillator
Overcome dependencies present in conventional detectors by using the W2 detector to measure small fields accurately and without disruption. With a point dosimetry measurement down to 1x1mm, this detector is invisible to the beam, water equivalent, and offers exceptional resolution. Presented by Jesse McKay, MS DABR.
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