The updated edition of the third of three vollumes on Medical
Physics presents modern physical methods for medical therapy with a
focus on tumor treatment. It provides background information on
radiation biology, radiation response of tissues, and linear energy
transfer through radiation. Therapies with external radiation
sources (x-rays, protons, neutrons) as well as internal radiation
sources (brachytherapy) are discussed in detail. Other chapters
deal with the use of lasers and nanoparticles in modern medicine.
This volume closes with a short chapter on medical statistics. NEW:
highlighted boxes emphasize specifi c topics; math boxes explain
more advanced mathematical issues; each chapter concludes with a
summary of the key concepts, questions, exercises, and a
self-assessment of the acquired competence. The appendix provides
answers to questions and solutions to exercises.
General
Imprint: |
De Gruyter
|
Country of origin: |
Germany |
Series: |
De Gruyter STEM |
Release date: |
April 2023 |
First published: |
2023 |
Authors: |
Hartmut Zabel
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Dimensions: |
240 x 170mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback - Paperback (DE)
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Pages: |
309 |
Edition: |
2nd, completely revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-3-11-116867-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
3-11-116867-0 |
Barcode: |
9783111168678 |
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