Isocenter

In imaging physics and radiation oncology, the isocenter is the point in space through which the central ray of the radiation beams pass.

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In radiation oncology there is typically talk of two isocenters: radiation isocenter and mechanical isocenter. Radiation isocenter is the point in space through which the central beam of radiation passes whereas mechanical isocenter is the point where optical beams intersect.