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Radiation Dosimetry - Physical and Biological Aspects (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
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Radiation Dosimetry - Physical and Biological Aspects (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1986)
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Mankind has evolved in a sea of radiation. We have been bombarded
constantly by X rays, y rays, UV rays, and particulate radiations
from outer space, and by terrestrial radiations from the ground we
walk on, from our building materials, and from our own bodies.
Recently, we have become increasingly subjected to man-made
radiations, especially from the medical and defense industries. All
of these radiations are capable of affecting us biologically, both
to our benefit and to our detriment. This book provides a thorough
review of the physical and biological dosimetry of these
radiations. It is targeted to those health professionals who are
concerned with understanding the mechanisms fundamental to the
biological action of ionizing radiation or who are involved in the
application, measurement, or treatment of the effects of such
radiations. The first chapter, on "Bioeffect Dosimetry in Radiation
Therapy," should be of special interest to anyone involved in the
treatment of cancer by radiation. It includes a brief review of the
history of the manipulation of time-dose parameters in order to
improve therapeutic benefit, and an up-to-date analysis of
time-dose relationships designed for use in fractionated
radiotherapy and brachytherapy. This is followed by two chapters
reviewing and comparing national and international protocols for
the precise measurement of photon and electron radiations in
therapy. These chapters should be invaluable to radiation
physicists responsible for treatment machine calibrations.
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