There is no course planned for 2010 but there may be one in 2011 if there is enough expression of interest. Please let us know if you are interested.
Dave Rogers
drogers at physics.carleton.ca

A pdf version of this brochure is available but note the registration form is not included.
(pdf version)

Click here for a copy of the registration form. Please fill in all the applicable fields then print it out.




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BEAMnrc Workshop

Nov 2 - Nov 5, 2009
Jointly organized by NRC and Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada






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Principal Instructors



D. W. O. Rogers      B. R. B. Walters    I. Kawrakow

BEAMnrc is the current version of the popular BEAM code for simulating linear accelerators (see Med Phys 22 (1995) 503 - 524, or http://www.physics.carleton.ca/$\sim$% WIDTH=18 HEIGHT=18 drogers/pubs/papers/Ro95.pdf). BEAMnrc makes use of the improved radiation transport physics in the new EGSnrc Monte Carlo system and various other enhancements. The current release of the BEAMnrc code system works with the EGSnrcMP system and thus can be run on Microsoft Windows although some of the auxiliary programs are not available on Windows (in particular EGS_Windows and the standard plotting packages).

In addition to the BEAMnrc code, we have also developed software to characterize the output of BEAMnrc, and software to transport the simulated beams through a phantom specified by a computed tomography dataset. For further information see the BEAM Homepage


An educational workshop is being held to train investigators and educators in the use of BEAMnrc and related codes. The course includes lectures and hands-on laboratories. Those attending are encouraged to bring detailed information about an accelerator they wish to model. The style of the workshop will be similar to the many previous EGS courses and BEAM/BEAMnrc workshops. Although the BEAMnrc code system will work on Windows, the course itself will be run on Linux-based systems.

The cost is $Cdn3,500 (currently about $US3,300) per person and includes all educational materials, lunches, and one evening meal. The cost does not include any charge for the software. The software is distributed under the terms of the BEAMnrc general licence

The BEAMnrc software is not intended for clinical radiation therapy treatment planning. It consists of software tools which can be used for research and education only. The use of this software for clinical or commercial use is not permitted without permission from its authors and appropriate governmental authorities. THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES OR WARRANTIES FOR THIS SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED.

To facilitate instruction at the hands-on workshop, enrollment will be limited. Registration is now open and will be on a first come, first served basis.

A deposit of $Cdn150 must accompany the registration. The deposit will not be refunded for cancellations after Oct 7, 2009. Final payment must be received by Oct 23, 2009. Registration will be strictly on a first-come basis. If we do not have adequate registration by Oct 7, 2009 we will cancel the workshop and refund the tuition, including deposit (so do not make firm travel arrangements prior to an announcement that the course is going ahead). Please register early, and send us an indication of serious interest even earlier.


Timetable



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For registration information, contact

Dave Rogers: Tel: 613 520-2600x4374 [drogers at physics.carleton.ca]
Blake Walters: Tel: 613 993-2715 x242 [Not at NRC]
Iwan Kawrakow: Tel: 613 993-2715 x241 [No longer at NRC]

Registration    
   

Click here for a copy of the registration form. Please fill in all the applicable fields then print it out.

A $Cdn150 deposit must accompany the registration. The rest of the tuition to a total of $Cdn3,500 must be paid in full by Oct 23, 2009. Deposit and tuition are payable by credit card (VISA, Mastercard or AMEX, fill in relevant information on registration form).
    
Information on accommodation will be mailed with your registration confirmation.

Send the completed form to:
BEAMnrc Workshop
c/o Ms Elizabeth Lambe
Institute for National Measurement Standards
National Research Council Canada
1200 Montreal Road, M-36 Room 1136
Ottawa, ON, K1A 0R6



email: Elizabeth.Lambe(not_this)@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Telephone : 613-993-5976
Fax : 613-952-1394









Schedule for the NRC/Carleton University BEAMnrc Workshop in Ottawa, Nov 2 - 5 2009

Monday, November 2
    

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Tuesday, November 3
    

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Wednesday, November 4
    

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Thursday, November 5
    

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