ABSTRACT
After the development of several particle accelerator HCPs are widely used in radiotherapy, in which carbon ion beam are associated with some extra advantages over photon, proton and other HCPs. The main advantages associated with carbon ion beam radiotherapy are larger dose distribution at the targeted area with minimum entrance dose and enhanced relative biological effectiveness value. However, the choice of suitable dosimetry is needed to control the radiation exposer of targeted or other areas within the patient’s body. This chapter discusses the advantages associated with carbon ion beam radiotherapy in comparison with photon and proton radiotherapy. In radiotherapy, it is vital to manage the amount of absorbed dose to reduce the risk of normal tissue complication. The present chapter demonstrates the use of thermoluminescence materials as a dosimeter for carbon ion beam radiation by understanding the different theories/models, responsible for TL mechanism inside the materials after Heavy Charged Particle (HCP) irradiation.
