FirstCity
Welcome to First City University College Library iPortal | library@firstcity.edu.my | +603-7735 2088 (Ext. 519)
Amazon cover image
Image from Amazon.com

Physics in radiation oncology : self-assessment guide / edited by Andrew Godley and Ping Xia.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Demos Medical, [2016]Description: 1 online resource : illustrationsContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 161705240X
  • 9781617052408
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Physics in radiation oncology self-assessment guide.DDC classification:
  • 616.99/40642076 23
LOC classification:
  • RC271.R3
NLM classification:
  • QZ 18.2
Online resources:
Contents:
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Share Physics in Radiation Oncology Self-Assessment Guide; Chapter 1: Fundamental Physics; 1.1 Units; 1.2 Atomic and Nuclear Structure; 1.3 Radioactivity; 1.4 Exponential Decay; Chapter 2: Radiation Generating Equipment; 2.1 Production of X-Rays; 2.2 Linear Accelerators; 2.3 Particle and Source-Based Radiation; Chapter 3: Ionizing Radiation; 3.1 Photon Interactions; 3.2 Particle Interactions; Chapter 4: Absorbed Dose; 4.1 Dosimetry; 4.2 Dosimeters; Chapter 5: Photon Treatment; 5.1 Beam Quality.
5.2 Factors Affecting Photon Dose Deposition5.3 Monitor Unit Calculations; Chapter 6: Basic Treatment Planning; Chapter 7: Electron Treatment; Chapter 8: Brachytherapy; 8.1 Brachytherapy; 8.2 Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy; 8.3 High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy; Chapter 9: Advanced Treatment Techniques; 9.1 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy; 9.2 Stereotactic Radiation Therapy; 9.3 Respiratory Management; 9.4 Computing; Chapter 10: Specialized Treatment; 10.1 Stereotactic Radiosurgery; 10.2 Total Body and Total Skin Irradiation; 10.3 Particle Therapy; 10.4 Hyperthermia; Chapter 11: Quality.
11.1 Therapy Equipment Quality Assurance11.2 Patient Safety; Chapter 12: Radiation Safety and Regulations; 12.1 Rules and Regulations; 12.2 Shielding; Chapter 13: Diagnostic Imaging; 13.1 Radiography and Fluoroscopy; 13.2 MRI; 13.3 Mammography; 13.4 Nuclear Imaging; 13.5 CT; 13.6 Ultrasound; Chapter 14: Image Guidance; Index.
Star ratings
    Average rating: 0.0 (0 votes)
No physical items for this record

Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed October 20, 2015).

Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Share Physics in Radiation Oncology Self-Assessment Guide; Chapter 1: Fundamental Physics; 1.1 Units; 1.2 Atomic and Nuclear Structure; 1.3 Radioactivity; 1.4 Exponential Decay; Chapter 2: Radiation Generating Equipment; 2.1 Production of X-Rays; 2.2 Linear Accelerators; 2.3 Particle and Source-Based Radiation; Chapter 3: Ionizing Radiation; 3.1 Photon Interactions; 3.2 Particle Interactions; Chapter 4: Absorbed Dose; 4.1 Dosimetry; 4.2 Dosimeters; Chapter 5: Photon Treatment; 5.1 Beam Quality.

5.2 Factors Affecting Photon Dose Deposition5.3 Monitor Unit Calculations; Chapter 6: Basic Treatment Planning; Chapter 7: Electron Treatment; Chapter 8: Brachytherapy; 8.1 Brachytherapy; 8.2 Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy; 8.3 High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy; Chapter 9: Advanced Treatment Techniques; 9.1 Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy; 9.2 Stereotactic Radiation Therapy; 9.3 Respiratory Management; 9.4 Computing; Chapter 10: Specialized Treatment; 10.1 Stereotactic Radiosurgery; 10.2 Total Body and Total Skin Irradiation; 10.3 Particle Therapy; 10.4 Hyperthermia; Chapter 11: Quality.

11.1 Therapy Equipment Quality Assurance11.2 Patient Safety; Chapter 12: Radiation Safety and Regulations; 12.1 Rules and Regulations; 12.2 Shielding; Chapter 13: Diagnostic Imaging; 13.1 Radiography and Fluoroscopy; 13.2 MRI; 13.3 Mammography; 13.4 Nuclear Imaging; 13.5 CT; 13.6 Ultrasound; Chapter 14: Image Guidance; Index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - Worldwide