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Proton Therapy Physics, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Proton Therapy Physics, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
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Expanding on the highly successful first edition, this second
edition of Proton Therapy Physics has been completely restructured
and updated throughout, and includes several new chapters. Suitable
for both newcomers in medical physics and more seasoned specialists
in radiation oncology, this book provides an in-depth overview of
the physics of this radiation therapy modality, eliminating the
need to dig through information scattered across medical physics
literature. After tracing the history of proton therapy, the book
explores the atomic and nuclear physics background necessary for
understanding proton interactions with tissue. The text then covers
dosimetry, including beam delivery, shielding aspects, computer
simulations, detector systems and measuring techniques for
reference dosimetry. Important for daily operations, acceptance
testing, commissioning, quality assurance and monitor unit
calibrations are outlined. The book moves on to discussions of
treatment planning for single- and multiple-field uniform doses,
dose calculation concepts and algorithms, and precision and
uncertainties for nonmoving and moving targets. Imaging for
treatment guidance as well as treatment monitoring is outlined.
Finally, the biological implications of using protons from a
physics perspective are discussed. This book is an ideal practical
guide for physicians, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, and
physicists who already have some experience in radiation oncology.
It is also an invaluable reference for graduate students in medical
physics programs, physicians in their last year of medical school
or residency, and those considering a career in medical physics.
Features: Updated with the latest technologies and methods in the
field, covering all delivery methods of proton therapy, including
beam scanning and passive scattering Discusses clinical aspects,
such as treatment planning and quality assurance Offers insight on
the past, present, and future of proton therapy from a physics
perspective
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