| Clinical Radiotherapy Physics 2004 Edition Contributor(s): Lanzl, E. F. (Other), Jayaraman, Subramania (Author), Lanzl, Lawrence H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3540402845 ISBN-13: 9783540402848 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2003 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General - Medical | Dermatology |
| Dewey: 615.842 |
| LCCN: 2003054202 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.54" W x 9.48" (1.93 lbs) 523 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An in-depth introduction to radiotherapy physics emphasizing the clinical aspects of the field. This second edition gradually and sequentially develops each of its topics in clear and concise language. It includes important mathematical analyses, yet is written so that these sections can be skipped, if desired, without compromising understanding. The book consists of 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). An invaluable text for radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and clinical physicists. |
