The Physics of Modern Brachytherapy for Oncology

ISBN-13: 9780367864217 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 647 str.

Dimos Baltas; Loukas Sakelliou; Nikolaos Zamboglou

Opis

Written by leading experts in the physics, development, and implementation of brachytherapy, The Physics of Modern Brachytherapy for Oncology discusses the basic physics behind modern brachytherapy and addresses all practical issues, such as production, calibration, and dosimetry of sources. Beginning with fundamental atomic and nuclear physics, th

Spis treści

The Early History of Brachytherapy Physics. Radiation Quantities and Units. Atoms, Nuclei, Elementary Particles, and Radiations. Interaction Properties of Photons and Electrons. Brachytherapy Radionuclides and Their Properties. Production and Construction of Sealed Sources. Source Specification and Source Calibration. Source Dosimetry. Monte Carlo-Based Source Dosimetry. Experimental Dosimetry. Appendix 1: Data Table of the Isotopes. Appendix 2: Unit Conversion Factors and Physical Constants. Appendix 3: TG-43 Tables for Brachytherapy Sources. Appendix 4 Dose Rate Tables for Brachytherapy Sources. Index.

O autorze

Dimos Baltas, Loukas Sakelliou and Nikolaos Zamboglou