Table 3.
Seven independent output factor measurements as well as the 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and the differences between the manufacturer’s accepted Monte Carlo-derived and the results based on the TMR 10 dose algorithm.
| Measurement Number | Output Factor | Manufacturer’s Monte Carlo Accepted Output Factors | Average Measured Output Factors | Measured Output Factor 95% CI | Output Factor Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 mm | 0.814 | 0.827 | [0.805, 0.849] | 1.60% |
| 2 | 4 mm | 0.814 | 0.827 | [0.805, 0.849] | 1.60% |
| 3 | 4 mm | 0.814 | 0.814 | [0.768, 0.860] | 0.00% |
| 4 | 4 mm | 0.814 | 0.822 | [0.806, 0.838] | 0.98% |
| 5 | 4 mm | 0.814 | 0.799 | [0.784, 0.814] | −1.84% |
| 6 | 8 mm | 0.900 | 0.882 | [0.874, 0.890] | −2.00% |
| 7 | 8 mm | 0.900 | 0.906 | [0.895, 0.917] | 0.66% |