Clinical Radiotherapy Physics

Subramania Jayaraman

ISBN 10: 3540402845 / ISBN 13: 9783540402848

Published by Springer, J.B. Metzler, 2003

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Clinical Radiotherapy Physics
• Publisher: Springer, J.B. Metzler
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540402845
• ISBN 13: 9783540402848
• Binding: Buch
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 34D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 34 millimeters depth
• Weight: 980 grams

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Synopsis

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.