Biomedical Use of Radiation
Published on 9. April 1999
Book
Hardback
XXXV, 1360 pages
978-3-527-29668-2 (ISBN)
Description
Die moderne Medizin verwendet heute zahlreiche Arten von Strahlung zu diagnostischen und therapeutischen Zwecken. Dieses Handbuch bietet einen umfassenden Überblick über die Wirkungsweise der Strahlung und ihre möglichen Gefahren für den Organismus. Ein unentbehrliches Informationsmittel für Mediziner, Biophysiker und Medizintechniker.
Today a vast number of types of radiation is routinely used for medical diagnosis and treatment. Written by experienced experts mainly from the US, this handbook provides a comprehensive overview over the principles, advantages and potential risks of all radiation-based methods commonly used.
Today a vast number of types of radiation is routinely used for medical diagnosis and treatment. Written by experienced experts mainly from the US, this handbook provides a comprehensive overview over the principles, advantages and potential risks of all radiation-based methods commonly used.
More details
Edition
Parts A and B, 2-Volume Set ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Weinheim
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Klinische Physiker, Biophysiker, Strahlenchemiker, Laboratorien, medizinische, Industriebibliotheken
Illustrations
557 s/w Abbildungen, 20 farbige Abbildungen, 136 s/w Tabellen
577 Abb., 136 Tab.
Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Width: 17 cm
Weight
3008 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-527-29668-2 (9783527296682)
Schweitzer Classification
Content
PART A
Production and Interaction of X-Rays - Radiation Measurement, Quantities and Units
XD-Ray Imaging: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography
Radioactivity, Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Emission Computed Tomography
Effects of Biomedical Ionizing Radiation and Risk Estimation
Radiation Protection and Regulation
Radiation Protection Design and Shielding of Diagnostic X-Rax Facilities
Ultrasound (including Doppler)
Magnetic Resonance: Principles and Spectroscopy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Principles, Pulse Sequences and Functional Imaging
Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation
Image Quality
A Glimpse into the Future
PART B
Production and Interaction of High-Energy X-Rays and Electrons
Dosimetry of High-Energy X-Rays and Electrons
Radiation Dose Distribution and Treatment Planning with Photon and Electron Beams
3-Dimensional Treatment Planning
Brachytherapy: Radionuclides, Dosimetry and Dose Distribution
Brachytherapy: Treatment Devices and Treatment Planning
Hadron Therapy
Therapeutic Applications of Non-Ionizing Radiation
Modelling the Effectiveness of Radiation Treatment
Radiation Protection and Shielding: High-Energy Photons and Neutrons
A Glimpse into the Future
Production and Interaction of X-Rays - Radiation Measurement, Quantities and Units
XD-Ray Imaging: Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Computed Tomography
Radioactivity, Nuclear Medicine Imaging and Emission Computed Tomography
Effects of Biomedical Ionizing Radiation and Risk Estimation
Radiation Protection and Regulation
Radiation Protection Design and Shielding of Diagnostic X-Rax Facilities
Ultrasound (including Doppler)
Magnetic Resonance: Principles and Spectroscopy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Principles, Pulse Sequences and Functional Imaging
Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation
Image Quality
A Glimpse into the Future
PART B
Production and Interaction of High-Energy X-Rays and Electrons
Dosimetry of High-Energy X-Rays and Electrons
Radiation Dose Distribution and Treatment Planning with Photon and Electron Beams
3-Dimensional Treatment Planning
Brachytherapy: Radionuclides, Dosimetry and Dose Distribution
Brachytherapy: Treatment Devices and Treatment Planning
Hadron Therapy
Therapeutic Applications of Non-Ionizing Radiation
Modelling the Effectiveness of Radiation Treatment
Radiation Protection and Shielding: High-Energy Photons and Neutrons
A Glimpse into the Future