Clinical Radiotherapy Physics - Subramania Jayaraman, Lawrence H. Lanzl

Clinical Radiotherapy Physics

Buch | Hardcover
XXII, 523 Seiten
2003 | 2nd ed. 2004
Springer Berlin (Verlag)
978-3-540-40284-8 (ISBN)
213,99 inkl. MwSt

This book provides an in-depth introduction to radiotherapy physics. The emphasis in much of the work is on the clinical aspects of the field. Uniquely useful for both the physicist and non-physicist, Clinical Radiotherapy Physics gradually and sequentially develops each of its topics in clear, concise language. It includes important mathematical analyses, yet is written so that these sections can be skipped, if desired, without compromising understanding. The book is divided into seven parts covering basic physics (Parts I-II), equipment for radiotherapy (Part III), radiation dosimetry (Parts IV-V), radiation treatment planning (Part VI), and radiation safety and shielding (Part VII). For radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and clinical physicists.

1 Scope of Clinical Radiotherapy Physics.- 2 Atoms, Molecules, and Matter.- 3 Propagation of Energy by Electromagnetic Waves.- 4 Nuclear Transitions and Radioactive Decay.- 5 Radioactive Decay Calculations.- 6 Collision and Radiation Loss in Charged-Particle Interactions.- 7 Photon Interactions.- 8 Conventional X-Ray Machines.- 9 Equipment for Radioisotope Teletherapy.- 10 Particle Accelerators.- 11 Quantification of Radiation Field: Radiation Units and Measurements.- 12 Instruments for Radiation Detection.- 13 Basic Ratios and Factors for the Dosimetry of External Beam.- 14 Beam Dosimetry: Additional Corrections - Special Situations.- 15 Treatment Dose Distribution Planning: Photon Beams.- 16 Physical Aspects of Electron Beam Therapy.- 17 Physics of the Use of Small Sealed Sources in Brachytherapy.- 18 Radiation Safety Standards.- 19 Radiation Safety in External-Beam Therapy.- 20 Radiation Safety in Brachytherapy.- Appendix A and B.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 26.11.2003
Mitarbeit Assistent: E.F. Lanzl
Zusatzinfo XXII, 523 p.
Verlagsort Berlin
Sprache englisch
Maße 155 x 235 mm
Gewicht 772 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Onkologie
Medizinische Fachgebiete Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren Nuklearmedizin
Medizinische Fachgebiete Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren Radiologie
Schlagworte Brachytherapy • Charged-Particle Interaction • dosimetry • Radiation • Radiation Safety • Radiation Treatment Planning • Radiaton Oncology • Radioactivity Decacy • radiotherapy • Strahlenphysik • Strahlentherapie • Strahlentherapie / Radiotherapie • X-Ray
ISBN-10 3-540-40284-5 / 3540402845
ISBN-13 978-3-540-40284-8 / 9783540402848
Zustand Neuware
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