Author: D. A. Hicks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cross sections (Nuclear physics)
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Total Attenuation Cross Sections for High Energy Protons
Author: D. A. Hicks
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cross sections (Nuclear physics)
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cross sections (Nuclear physics)
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Nuclear Science Abstracts
Nuclear Science Abstracts
Proton Therapy Physics
Author: Harald Paganetti
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439836450
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
Proton Therapy Physics goes beyond current books on proton therapy to provide an in-depth overview of the physics aspects of this radiation therapy modality, eliminating the need to dig through information scattered in the medical physics literature. After tracing the history of proton therapy, the book summarizes the atomic and nuclear physics background necessary for understanding proton interactions with tissue. It describes the physics of proton accelerators, the parameters of clinical proton beams, and the mechanisms to generate a conformal dose distribution in a patient. The text then covers detector systems and measuring techniques for reference dosimetry, outlines basic quality assurance and commissioning guidelines, and gives examples of Monte Carlo simulations in proton therapy. 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. It also examines computerized treatment plan optimization, methods for in vivo dose or beam range verification, the safety of patients and operating personnel, and the biological implications of using protons from a physics perspective. The final chapter illustrates the use of risk models for common tissue complications in treatment optimization. Along with exploring quality assurance issues and biological considerations, this practical guide collects the latest clinical studies on the use of protons in treatment planning and radiation monitoring. Suitable for both newcomers in medical physics and more seasoned specialists in radiation oncology, the book helps readers understand the uncertainties and limitations of precisely shaped dose distribution.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1439836450
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 691
Book Description
Proton Therapy Physics goes beyond current books on proton therapy to provide an in-depth overview of the physics aspects of this radiation therapy modality, eliminating the need to dig through information scattered in the medical physics literature. After tracing the history of proton therapy, the book summarizes the atomic and nuclear physics background necessary for understanding proton interactions with tissue. It describes the physics of proton accelerators, the parameters of clinical proton beams, and the mechanisms to generate a conformal dose distribution in a patient. The text then covers detector systems and measuring techniques for reference dosimetry, outlines basic quality assurance and commissioning guidelines, and gives examples of Monte Carlo simulations in proton therapy. 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. It also examines computerized treatment plan optimization, methods for in vivo dose or beam range verification, the safety of patients and operating personnel, and the biological implications of using protons from a physics perspective. The final chapter illustrates the use of risk models for common tissue complications in treatment optimization. Along with exploring quality assurance issues and biological considerations, this practical guide collects the latest clinical studies on the use of protons in treatment planning and radiation monitoring. Suitable for both newcomers in medical physics and more seasoned specialists in radiation oncology, the book helps readers understand the uncertainties and limitations of precisely shaped dose distribution.
NASA Technical Translation
Radiation Safety During Space Flights
Author: V. G. Bobkov
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cosmic rays
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cosmic rays
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports
International Conference on Theoretical Aspects of Very High-Energy Phenomena
Author: J. S. Bell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nuclear physics
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nuclear physics
Languages : en
Pages : 458
Book Description
High Energy Nuclear Reactions
Author: Jerome Hudis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nuclear reactions
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
The literature has been searched for references pertaining to high energy reactions of interest to nuclear chemists. Nuclear Science Abstracts was the main source of references and wherever possible the complete abstract was retained.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Nuclear reactions
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
The literature has been searched for references pertaining to high energy reactions of interest to nuclear chemists. Nuclear Science Abstracts was the main source of references and wherever possible the complete abstract was retained.
X-ray Measurements and Protection, 1913-1964
Author: Lauriston Sale Taylor
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ionizing radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Ionizing radiation
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description