Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

Buch | Hardcover
XLII, 958 Seiten
2017
Wiley-VCH (Verlag)
978-3-527-40921-1 (ISBN)
169,00 inkl. MwSt
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Hervorragendes Lehrbuch, das die Konzepte der radiologischen Physik und Strahlungsdosimetrie verständlich präsentiert. Die Themen bauen logisch aufeinander auf und erleichtern das Verständnis. Unzählige Diagramme und Tabellen verdeutlichen die Konzepte.
A new, comprehensively updated follow-up to the acclaimed textbook by F.H. Attix (Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry) taking into account the substantial developments in dosimetry since its first edition. This monograph covers charged and uncharged particle interactions at a level consistent with the advanced use of the Monte Carlo method in dosimetry; radiation quantities, macroscopic behaviour and the characterization of radiation fields and beams are covered in detail.

A number of chapters include addenda presenting derivations and discussions that offer new insight into established dosimetric principles and concepts. The theoretical aspects of dosimetry are given in the comprehensive chapter on cavity theory, followed by the description of primary measurement standards, ionization chambers, chemical dosimeters and solid state detectors.

Chapters on applications include reference dosimetry for standard and small fields in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and interventional procedures, dosimetry of unsealed and sealed radionuclide sources, and neutron beam dosimetry. The topics are presented in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence and the text is supplemented by numerous illustrative diagrams, tables and appendices.

For senior undergraduate- or graduate-level students and professionals.

The four authors continuing the pioneering work of Frank Attix, Prof Pedro Andreo (Karolinska, Stockholm), Dr David T. Burns (BIPM, Paris), Prof Alan E. Nahum (University of Liverpool) and Prof Jan Seuntjens (McGill University, Montreal), are leading scientists in radiation dosimetry, having published between them more than 600 papers in the field. They have co-authored most of the existing national and international recommendations for radiotherapy dosimetry and received a number of international awards for their contributions.

Background and Essentials
Charged-Particle Interactions with Matter
Uncharged-Particle Interactions with Matter
Field and Dosimetric Quantities, Radiation Equilibrium
Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles
Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation through Matter
Characterization of Radiation Quality
Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation through Matter
Cavity Theory
Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements
Primary Radiation Standards
Ionization Chambers
Chemical Dosimeters
Solid State Detector Dosimetry
Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy
Dosimetry for Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams
Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Absorbed Dose Determination for Radionuclides
Neutron Dosimetry
Data Tables

"[...] this book is a significant update to previous publications on this topic and a major contribution to the field of radiation dosimetry. [...] It is extremely comprehensive in its coverage of every topic from theoretical background to
clinical practice. This book will serve every member of the medical physics community well." Prof. Peter J. Biggs in Physica Medica (2018)

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Reihe/Serie Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry
Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry
Zusatzinfo 48 Tabellen
Verlagsort Berlin
Sprache englisch
Maße 170 x 244 mm
Gewicht 666 g
Einbandart gebunden
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Biomedizin
Medizinische Fachgebiete Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren Strahlentherapie / Strahlenschutz
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Angewandte Physik
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Atom- / Kern- / Molekularphysik
Technik Medizintechnik
Schlagworte Bildgebende Verfahren i. d. Biomedizin • biomedical engineering • Biomedical Imaging • Biomedizintechnik • Dosimetrie • Informatics • Informatik in der Radiologie • Ionisierende Strahlung • Kern- u. Hochenergiephysik • Medical & Health Physics • Medical & Health Physics • Medical Science • Medizin • Medizinische Physik • Nuclear & High Energy Physics • Nuclear & High Energy Physics • Physics • Physik • Physik in Medizin u. Gesundheitswesen • Radiologie • Radiologie u. Bildgebende Verfahren • Radiology & Imaging
ISBN-10 3-527-40921-1 / 3527409211
ISBN-13 978-3-527-40921-1 / 9783527409211
Zustand Neuware
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