Objective:

To analyze the net absorption spectra of EBT2 and EBT3 radiochromic films to describe their influence on the behavior of dose-response curves.

Methodology:

The films were irradiated in a linear accelerator of 6 MV. The net absorption spectra were obtained with a UV / VIS spectrophotometer. Dose-response curves were obtained with a scanner, a He-Ne laser and a spectrophotometer.

Results:

The absorption spectrum of the EBT2 shows three focused absorption bands that retain position and increase their intensity as a function of dose, however, this behavior is not observed in EBT3 films. The dose-response curve shows maximum sensitivity using the spectrophotometer, but does not show a defined behavior.

Implications:

Generation of new knowledge for the creation of new optical systems capable of amplifying the responsiveness of the films.

Originality:

Show the correlation between net absorption spectra and their influence on dose-response curves in three different optical systems.

Conclusions:

The behavior of absorption spectra combined with the behavior of the dose-response curves helps to discard the use of optical systems that do not guarantee a reliable clinical use.

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