Introduction to Megavoltage X-Ray Dose Computation Algorithms

ISBN-13: 9780367780517 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 418 str.

Jerry Battista

Opis

This book explores the physics and mathematics that underlie the dose computation algorithms used in modern radiation oncology. It is an invaluable reference for clinical practitioners and researchers who wish to utilise the software, in addition to graduate students and residents.

Spis treści

Introduction. X-Ray Interactions and Energy Deposition. Conceptual Overview of Algorithms. Convolution and Superposition Methods. Stochastic Radiation Transport Method. Deterministic Radiation Transport Methods. En Route to 4D Dose Computations.

O autorze

Dr. Jerry Battista completed his Ph.D. degree at the University of Toronto in 1977 (Compton Tomography). As a post-doctoral resident in medical physics he then gained clinical physics experience at the Princess Margaret Hospital, under the guidance of Dr.“Jack” Cunningham – a pioneer in computerized dose calculations. Jerry moved to the Cross Cancer Institute and University of Alberta in 1979. His team developed one of the first “3D” treatment planning systems and introduced a new breed of ‘convolution/superposition’ algorithms used for planning radiotherapy of cancer patients. Current research interests include 3D dose measurements in gels using optical CT scans, and adaptive dose re-optimization for image-guided radiotherapy. He has published over 120 peer-reviewed articles.

Jerry is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (FCCPM), Canadian Organization of Medical Physics (FCOMP) and American Association of Physicists in Medicine (FAAPM). Since 1988, Dr. Battista has been driving Physics Research at the London Regional Cancer Program, in London, Ontario, Canada. He is Professor of Medical Biophysics at Western University, with cross-appointments to the Departments of Oncology, Physics, Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine, and the Biomedical Engineering Program.

Jerry is an award-winning teacher and he is nationally known for his clear presentations. His enthusiastic style and vivid analogies bring physics concepts to a wide range of audiences with diverse backgrounds, including clinicians, students, and the general public. He has received the university’s top honour for teaching excellence. Dr. Battista has mentored many graduate students, who collectively have received over 20 awards from Canadian, and international, organizations, for excellence in publications or presentations.

Jerry was the recipient of the 2017 Gold Medal Award from the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP).