Description

Radiotherapy physics, second edition is a comprehensive, practical int roduction to radiotherapy physics. It provides detailed descriptions o f current techniques, written by experienced practitioners who review current methods and give specific guidance in their own areas of exper tise. This new edition reflects the significant changes that have occu rred in radiotherapy equipment and techniques – the routine use of MLC s, the delivery of IMRT, advances in imaging technology for planning ( eg MRI, CT-simulator) and for treatment verification (EPIDs). There ha ve also been significant changes in dosimetry, which have resulted in new dosimetry protocols. Trainee and qualified medical physicists, rad iographers, radiation oncologists, and other personnel involved in rad iotherapy will find this book to be an excellent guide to this importa nt specialty.

Author: Williams, J R, Author: Thwaites, D I, Author: Williams, Jerry, Editor: Williams, J R, Editor: Thwaites, D I

Topic: Psychology
Media: Book
ISBN: 019262878X
Language: English
Pages: 362