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The physics of radiation therapy / Faiz M. Khan.
Holman Biotech Commons R895 .K44 2003
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Veterinary: Atwood Library (Campus) R895 .G53 2003
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Khan, Faiz M.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Medical physics.
- Radiotherapy.
- Health Physics.
- Radiology.
- Radiometry.
- Medical Subjects:
- Health Physics.
- Radiology.
- Radiometry.
- Physical Description:
- xiii, 560, A-23, I-22 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, [2003]
- Summary:
- This leading reference source devoted to radiation therapy physics is now in its Third Edition. Pertinent to the entire radiation oncology team, it is clinically oriented and presents practical aspects as well as underlying theory to clarify basic concepts. The format begins with underlying physics, then progresses to treatment planning, and ends with radiation. Contains an expanded focus with seven new chapters on special procedures. Remaining chapters have been revised to detail any new developments in the field over the past eight years. Illustrations are overhauled to reflect current practice and to detail the new procedures added. Provides a solid foundation for residents and a strong review for practitioners.
- Contents:
- Part I Basic Physics
- 1. Structure of Matter 3
- 2. Nuclear Transformations 12
- 3. Production of X-rays 28
- 4. Clinical Radiation Generators 38
- 5. Interactions of Ionizing Radiation 59
- 6. Measurement of Ionizing Radiation 78
- 7. Quality of X-ray Beams 97
- 8. Measurement of Absorbed Dose 106
- Part II Classical Radiation Therapy
- 9. Dose Distribution and Scatter Analysis 159
- 10. A System of Dosimetric Calculations 178
- 11. Treatment Planning I: Isodose Distributions 199
- 12. Treatment Planning II: Patient Data, Corrections, and Set-up 228
- 13. Treatment Planning III: Field Shaping, Skin Dose, and Field Separation 272
- 14. Electron Beam Therapy 297
- 15. Brachytherapy 357
- 16. Radiation Protection 401
- 17. Quality Assurance 424
- 18. Total Body Irradiation 455
- Part III Modern Radiation Therapy
- 19. Three-dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy 467
- 20. Intensity-modulated Radiation Therapy 481
- 21. Stereotactic Radiosurgery 507
- 22. High Dose Rate Brachytherapy 521
- 23. Prostate Implants 539
- 24. Intravascular Brachytherapy 548.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0781730651
- OCLC:
- 50948475
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