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What is the primary function of beam modifying devices?
To produce a desirable modification in the spatial distribution of the beam
What is the result of inserting a material in the beam path?
A change in the beam's spatial distribution
What is the primary location where beam modifying devices operate?
In the beam path
What is the purpose of defining a desirable modification in the spatial distribution of radiation?
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What is the effect of beam modifying devices on the radiation beam?
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What is the main purpose of shielding in beam modification?
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Which type of beam modification is used to increase the dose to the skin?
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What is the purpose of compensation in beam modification?
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Which type of beam modification is used to obtain a special tilt in isodose curves?
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What is commonly used as a shielding material in beam modification?
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