ABSTRACT
The dosimetry of electron beams used for radiation therapy is not very different from the dosimetry of x-ray beams. Many of the same principles are applicable and detection systems that can be used for x-ray beams can, in general, be used for electron dosimetry. However, the basic properties of the electron beams can affect the quality and interpretation of the results and may influence the choice of dosimeter. The goal of this chapter is to provide a general overview of what makes electron dosimetry different so that the reader can perform measurements that provide useful and reasonably accurate information in a variety of clinically applicable situations.
