Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy
Institute of Physics Publishing
2nd Edition
Published in September 1997
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-7503-0402-3 (ISBN)
Description
"Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy", 2nd edition, provides an updated and expanded introduction to this subject for graduate students in medical physics, radiation oncology and for therapy radiographers. The new edition focuses on the fundamentals of accelerator systems, explaining the underlying physics and the different features of such systems. It includes new material on the treatment head, on x-ray production via multileaf and dynamic collimation for the production of wedged and other intensity modulated beams, and on electron scattering systems. A more detailed description of electron beam optics and linear accelerator components is provided. More basic dosimetry is included and a new final chapter explains how to use other equipment, such as scanners and simulators in conjunction with linear accelerators for optimum treatment of cancers. It explains how to control the size and shape of the radiation field so that it can be matched to the particular patient's needs, how to use computers to monitor and control the accelerator equipment and current methods for calibrating dose monitoring systems.
The material is clearly laid out, and the authors use practical examples to illustrate the principles involved in operating the machinery throughout the book.
The material is clearly laid out, and the authors use practical examples to illustrate the principles involved in operating the machinery throughout the book.
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Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7503-0402-3 (9780750304023)
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01/1985
1st Edition
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Content
General description of a linear accelerator and its component systems; basic processes in electron acceleration - the accelerating waveguide; the microwave system and its high voltage supplies; the vacuum, cooling and ancillary systems; the electron beam (its production and transport); the treatment head; the dose monitoring and control system; beam direction and beam shaping devices; mechanical systems; control and interlock systems; treatment verification; specification, performance and calibration; radiation protection and room design; accelerator operation; simulators and tomographic scanners; contemporary developments.