Radiotherapy Physics in Practice

• Author(s): J. R. Williams, D. I. Thwaites,
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Pages: 280
• ISBN_10: 0199633150
  ISBN_13: 9780199633159
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / General , Medical / Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine , Political Science / International Relations / General , Psychology / Psychotherapy / General , Science / Life Sciences / Biophysics , Science / Life Sciences / Botany ,

Description:... This is the first comprehensive, practical introduction to radiotherapy physics. It provides detailed descriptions of current methods and gives specific guidance in their own areas of expertise. Both sealed and unsealed source therapy are covered in full; specific topics include: Selection ofequipment and planning of installations, use of dosimetry protocols, dose calculation and treatment planning techniques. Medical physicists and radiographers will find this book to be an excellent guide to this important and expanding speciality.