At what depth of Dmax does a 25 MV beam achieve for a 10x10 cm field?

In the context of radiation therapy, the depth of Dmax (the depth at which the dose is maximized) for high-energy photon beams, such as a 25 MV beam, is an important factor in treatment planning. For a 25 MV beam, the Dmax typically occurs at a depth that can be influenced by the head of the linear accelerator, the energy of the beam, and the field size.

For a 10x10 cm field with a 25 MV photon beam, Dmax generally occurs around 3.5 cm to 4.5 cm. Higher energy beams have a greater penetration power, and Dmax tends to occur at deeper levels compared to lower energy beams.

In practice, the Dmax for a 25 MV beam is approximately 3.5 cm when using a 10x10 cm field size. This depth reflects the optimization of dose distribution to ensure that the maximum dose is delivered to the tumor while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. The substantial energy means that the radiation can penetrate more deeply before the dose begins to decline, which is crucial for targeting deeper tumors effectively.

Other values presented do not align with the established data from clinical practice and physics, as they either underestimate or overestimate