Physics in radiation oncology :  self-assessment guide / 
edited by Andrew Godley and Ping Xia. 
 - 1 online resource :  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>161705240X 9781617052408 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label>829210  MIL 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Cancer--Radiotherapy--Examinations, questions, etc.<br/>Tumors--Radiotherapy--Examinations, questions, etc.<br/>Medical physics--Examinations, questions, etc.<br/>Radiography, Medical--Examinations, questions, etc.<br/>Neoplasms--radiotherapy.<br/>Health Physics--methods.<br/>HEALTH & FITNESS--Diseases--General.<br/>MEDICAL--Clinical Medicine.<br/>MEDICAL--Diseases.<br/>MEDICAL--Evidence-Based Medicine.<br/>MEDICAL--Internal Medicine.<br/>Radiography, Medical.<br/>Medical physics.<br/>Cancer--Radiotherapy.<br/>Tumors--Radiotherapy.
<br/><br/><label>Index Terms--Genre/Form: </label><br/>Electronic books.<br/>Examinations.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RC271.R3 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>616.99/40642076 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>QZ 18.2