Introduction to Megavoltage X-Ray Dose Computation Algorithms

ISBN-13: 9781138056848 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 448 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.