| ISBN13: | 9781032385389 |
| ISBN10: | 1032385383 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 480 pages |
| Size: | 254x178 mm |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 28 Illustrations, black & white; 279 Illustrations, color; 14 Halftones, black & white; 95 Halftones, color; 14 Line drawings, black & white; 184 Line drawings, color; 25 Tables, black & white |
| 700 |
Primer on Radiation Oncology Physics
GBP 205.00
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Primer on Radiation Oncology Physics: Video Tutorials with Textbook and Problems, now in its Second Edition, provides over 60 tutorial videos (each 15-20 minutes in length) with a companion text and is the most complete and effective introduction to medical physics available.
Primer on Radiation Oncology Physics: Video Tutorials with Textbook and Problems, now in its second edition, provides over 60 tutorial videos (each 15?20 minutes in length) with a companion text and is the most complete and effective introduction to medical physics available. The textbook and videos are the result of decades of Dr. Ford?s teaching experience with a variety of learners from different backgrounds. They have rapidly become a must?have resource in the field and are valuable for both early learners and those seeking a refresher.
Key Features
? A complete learning package for radiation oncology physics, including a full series of video tutorials and an associated textbook companion website.
? Clearly drawn, simple illustrations throughout the text and videos, including ?whiteboard? screen technology to facilitate comprehension.
? An embedded quiz feature in the video tutorials for testing comprehension while viewing.
? Interactive online tools to reinforce concepts.
? Extensive problem sets in each chapter (with solutions).
1. Basic Physics
2. Nuclear Structure and Decay
3. Mathematics of Nuclear Decay
4. Brachytherapy Physics
5. Photon Interactions with Matter
6. Particle Interactions with Matter
7. Photon Beams, Dose, and Kerma
8. X-Ray Tubes and Linear Accelerators
9. Medical Linear Accelerators
10. Megavoltage Photon Beams
11. Megavoltage Photon Beams: TMR and Dose Calculations
12. Photon Beam Treatment Planning: Part I
13. Photon Beam Treatment Planning: Part II
14. IMRT and VMAT
15. Megavoltage Electron Beams
16. Radiation Measurement: Ionization Chambers
17. Other Radiation Measurement Devices
18. Quality Assurance
19. Radiographic Imaging
20. Non-Radiographic Imaging
21. Technology and Techniques for Treatment: IGRT, SGRT, ART and Respiratory Management
22. Stereotactic Treatments
23. Total Body Irradiation and Total Skin Electron Therapy
24. Particle Therapy
25. Radiation Protection
26. Brachytherapy Applications
27. Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT)
28. Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
