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Introducing the 2nd edition of a highly respected radiation therapy textbook. It covers the field of radiation physics with a perfect mix of depth, insight, and humour. The 2nd edition has been guided by the 2018 ASTRO core curriculum for radiation oncology residents. Novice physicists will find the book useful when studying for board exams, with helpful chapter summaries, appendices, and extra end-of-chapter problems and questions. It features new material on digital x-ray imaging, neutron survey meters, flattening-filter free and x-band linacs, biological dose indices, electronic brachytherapy, OSLD, Cerenkov radiation, FMEA, total body irradiation, and more. Also included: Updated graphics in full color for increased understanding. Appendices on board certifications in radiation therapy for ABR, AART, and Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board. Dosimetry Data. A full index.… (more)
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CONTENTS:
Chapter 1. Mathematics review
Chapter 2. Review of basic physics
Chapter 3. Atomic nuclei and radioactivity
Chapter 4. X-ray production I : Technology
Chapter 5. X-ray production II : Basic physics and properties of resulting x-rays
Chapter 6. The interaction of radiation with matter
Chapter 7. Radiation quantities
Chapter 8. Radiation detection and measurement
Chapter 9. Medical linear accelerators
Chapter 10. Central axis dose distribution
Chapter 11. Calibration of megavoltage photon beams
Chapter 12. Monitor unit calculations
Chapter 13. Dose distributions in two and three dimensions
Chapter 14. Evaluation of patient dose distributions
Chapter 15. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy
Chapter 16. Electron beam dosimetry
Chapter 17. Physical principles of brachytherapy
Chapter 18. Radiation protection / with Cheryl Schultz
Chapter 19. Imaging in radiation therapy
Chapter 20. Special modalities in radiation therapy
Chapter 21. Physical quality assurance and safety
Chapter 22. Proton therapy physics
Appendix A. Board certification exams in radiation therapy
Appendix B. Dosimetry data
Appendix C. Mevalac beam data
Appendix D. Answers to selected problems