Research Article

The Scatter Search Based Algorithm for Beam Angle Optimization in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy

Table 1

Comparison of plan quality indices for selection of three angles in TG-119 phantom case.

VOIOptimal planEquiangular plan

Target
  52.7454.19
44.7343.3
 HI (%)16.0221.77
0.4780.321
Core (OAR)
 Mean dose]21.8224.34
 Max. dose]32.6333.95