碳离子治疗系统感生放射性模拟与辐射防护

      Simulation Analysis and Radiation Protection Study of Induced Radioactivity in Carbon Ion Therapy Systems

      • 摘要:
        目的 针对碳离子治疗系统运行中产生的感生放射性问题,系统评估不同束流参数对治疗室感生辐射场分布的影响,提出科学防护策略。
        方法 基于FLUKA蒙特卡罗模拟软件,构建包含多叶准直器(MLC)、补偿器、患者模体及混凝土屏蔽结构的几何模型,模拟分析400 MeV/u的碳离子束在不同束流强度和不同照射时间的条件下,各关注点的感生放射性剂量率衰变规律及核素活化的特征。
        结果 各部件产生的感生放射性与束流强度呈线性响应,当束流强度达到1×108 pps、照射15 min时,停机1 min时MLC表面残余剂量率为15.8 μSv/h,需冷却45 min方低于安全限值。患者模体产生的活化核素以短半衰期核素为主,冷却10 min后接触风险可控。空气活化导致职业人员年空气浸没外照射剂量约为174 μSv,年吸入有效剂量约为0.31 μSv,低于国家标准的安全限值。
        结论 碳离子放射治疗系统产生的感生放射性剂量主要产生于MLC和患者模体,在辐照终止后的10 min内工作人员应尽量避免与其直接接触。空气活化所致的职业照射水平可维持在职业剂量约束值以下。

         

        Abstract: To systematically evaluate the impact of beam parameters on the spatiotemporal distribution of induced radioactivity in carbon ion therapy systems and develop radiation protection strategies. Methods: A geometric model integrating a multi-leaf collimator (MLC), compensator, patient phantom, and concrete shielding structure was developed using the FLUKA Monte Carlo simulation code. Systematic simulations were conducted to analyze residual dose rate decay kinetics and radionuclide activation profiles at critical components under 400 MeV/u carbon ion irradiation with beam intensities ranging from 1×107 to 1×108 particles per second (pps) and irradiation durations of 5 to15 minutes. Results: The induced radioactivity generated by components exhibits a linear response to beam intensity. The MLC surface exhibited a residual dose rate of 15.8 μSv/h at 1 min post-irradiation (1×108 pps, 15-minute irradiation), requiring 45 min cooling for the safety threshold. Patient activation was dominated by short-lived radionuclides, with radiation dose decreased to acceptable level within 10 min post-irradiation. Occupational exposure assessments demonstrated annual effective doses of about 174 μSv (air immersion) and 0.31 μSv (inhalation). Conclusion: The induced radioactivity dose produced by the carbon ion radiotherapy system is mainly generated by MLC and patients. Personnel direct contact should be avoid right after the irradiation. Occupational exposure levels of the air activation remain compliant with occupational dose constraints.

         

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