Physical Aspects of Therapeutics (Paperback, 2nd, completely revised edition)

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
Dimensions:	240 x 170mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback - Paperback (DE)
Pages:	309
Edition:	2nd, completely revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-3-11-116867-8
Categories:	Books
LSN:	3-11-116867-0
Barcode:	9783111168678

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