Radiation Therapy Physics addresses in concise fashion the fundamental diagnostic radiologic physics principles as well as their clinical implications.

Along with coverage of the concepts and applications for the radiation treatment of cancer patients, Radiation Therapy Physics includes reviews of the most up-to-date instrumentation and critical historical links.

Radiation Therapy Physics includes coverage of imaging in therapy planning and surveillance, calibration protocols, and precision radiation therapy, as well as discussion of relevant regulation and compliance activities.

It contains an updated and expanded section on computer applications in radiation therapy and electron beam therapy, and features enhanced user-friendliness and visual appeal with a new, easy-to-follow format, including sidebars and a larger trim size.

With its user-friendly presentation and broad, comprehensive coverage of radiotherapy physics, Radiation Therapy Physics, Third Edition doubles as a medical text and handy professional reference.

Contents:

1. Atomic Structure and Radioactive Decay
2. Production of X Rays
3. Interactions of X Rays and Gamma Rays
4. Radiation Units
5. Measurement of Ionizing Radiation
6. Calibration of Megavoltage Beams of X Rays and Electrons
7. Dosimetry of Radiation Fields
8. Treatment Planning by Manual Methods
9. Diagnostic Imaging and Applications to Radiation Therapy
10. Computer Systems
11. Computer Based Treatment Planning
12. Sources for Implant Therapy
13. Brachytherapy Treatment Planning
14. Radiation Protection
15. Quality Assurance
16. Advances in Radiation Therapy

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