Practical Radiotherapy
Physics and Equipment
Published on 6. January 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-900151-06-1 (ISBN)
Description
An introduction to the physical principles and equipment involved in the production, use and attenuation of radiation, and the laws governing the administration of ionising radiations. Written by a distinguished team of radiography teachers, the book is designed specifically for the needs of the radiographer in training. The clear text is well-illustrated throughout with half-tones and line drawings.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Cambridge University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
150 halftones and line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
689 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-900151-06-1 (9781900151061)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
1: Radiotherapy: current practice. 2: Atomic and applied laws of physics. 3: X-ray production. 4: Radiation dosimetry. 5: X-ray interactions with matter. 6: The treatment simulator X-ray tube. 7: The simulator suite. 8: Imaging in radiotherapy. 9: Modern kilovoltage equipment. 10: Megavoltage equipment. 11: Treatment planning and computer systems. 12: Methods of beam direction. 13: Treatment verification. 14: Ionising radiations and current legislation. 15: Use of radionuclides in imaging. 16: Technical aspects of the use of sealed sources in radiotherapy