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Radiation therapy physics / William R. Hendee, Geoffrey S. Ibbott, Eric G. Hendee.
Holman Biotech Commons RM849 .H43 2005
Available
Holman Biotech Commons RM849 .H43 2005
Available
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hendee, William R.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Radiotherapy.
- Medical physics.
- Physics.
- Medical Subjects:
- Physics.
- Radiotherapy.
- Physical Description:
- xvii, 450 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Edition:
- Third edition.
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley-Liss, [2005]
- Contents:
- Atomic structure and radioactive decay
- Production of x rays
- Interactions of x rays and gamma rays
- Radiation units
- Measurement of ionizing radiation
- Calibration of megavoltage beams of x rays and electrons
- Dosimetry of radiation fields
- Treatment planning by manual methods
- Diagnostic imaging and applications to radiation therapy
- Computer systems
- Computer-based treatment planning
- Sources for implant therapy
- Brachytherapy treatment planning
- Radiation protection
- Quality assurance
- Advances in radiation therapy.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Hazel M. Hussong Fund.
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 0471394939
- OCLC:
- 54686196
- Online:
- Publisher description
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