Part 1: Detailed Questions and Concepts For this assignment, you are required to provide detailed answers to the following questions. Please refrain from copying and pasting answers from external sources. Demonstrate your understanding of the concepts based on your knowledge and research. You can complete this assignment in Microsoft Word or in PowerPoint. IGRT in Radiation Therapy: Explain why you consider Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) to be a superior method for checking the delivery of radiation therapy. Provide a comprehensive explanation of IGRT, including its purpose, process, and advantages over other verification techniques. Support your response with relevant scientific literature and examples. Superficial and Orthovoltage Treatment: Discuss the application and use of superficial and orthovoltage treatment in radiation therapy. Explain the energy ranges employed in each technique and the specific types of cancers they are commonly used to treat. Elaborate on the rationale behind selecting these energy ranges and how they affect treatment outcomes. Components of the Linear Accelerator: Discuss the major components of the linear accelerator, including the klystron, waveguide, circulator, electron gun, accelerator guide, and bending magnet. Explain the function and importance of each component in the operation of a linear accelerator. Provide a detailed overview of their roles in generating and accelerating radiation for treatment delivery. DO NOT JUST GIVE A DEFINITION. Beam-Flattening Filter and Scattering Foil: Describe the differences between a beam-flattening filter and a scattering foil in radiation therapy. Explain how they interchange with energies. Clarify which component is used for electrons and which one is used for photons. Discuss the specific types of cancers that are typically treated with electron beams and the underlying reasons for their selection over photon beams. Advantages of a Treatment Couch with 6 Degrees of Freedom: Detail the advantages of a treatment couch equipped with 6 degrees of freedom. Explain how this type of couch differs from a standard treatment couch in terms of its flexibility and positioning capabilities. Discuss how these additional degrees of freedom enhance treatment accuracy and patient comfort. Include pictures of a 6 DOF couch. Part 2: DMAX Chart and Explanation Create a chart that illustrates the DMAX (depth of maximum dose) for all beam energies, ranging from superficial to 25 MV. Define DMAX and explain its significance in radiation therapy. Also research to find electron beam energies. Use the chart to visually demonstrate how DMAX varies with different beam energies, and explain how this variation affects dose distribution within a patient's body. Support your explanation with relevant scientific principles and examples and images.