eBook - ePub
Primer on Radiation Oncology Physics
Video Tutorials with Textbook and Problems
- 432 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
About this book
Primer on Radiation Oncology Physics: Video Tutorials with Textbook and Problems, now in its second edition, provides over 60 tutorial videos (each 15–20 minutes in length) with a companion text and is the most complete and effective introduction to medical physics available. The textbook and videos are the result of decades of Dr. Ford's teaching experience with a variety of learners from different backgrounds. They have rapidly become a must?have resource in the field and are valuable for both early learners and those seeking a refresher.
Key Features
- A complete learning package for radiation oncology physics, including a full series of video tutorials and an associated textbook companion website
- Clearly drawn, simple illustrations throughout the text and videos, including "whiteboard" screen technology to facilitate comprehension
- An embedded quiz feature in the video tutorials for testing comprehension while viewing
- Interactive online tools to reinforce concepts
- Extensive problem sets in each chapter (with solutions)
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- 1 Basic Physics
- 2 Nuclear Structure and Decay
- 3 Mathematics of Nuclear Decay
- 4 Brachytherapy Physics
- 5 Photon Interactions with Matter
- 6 Particle Interactions with Matter
- 7 Photon Beams, Dose, and Kerma
- 8 X-Ray Tubes and Linear Accelerators
- 9 Medical Linear Accelerators
- 10 Megavoltage Photon Beams
- 11 Megavoltage Photon Beams: TMR and Dose Calculations
- 12 Photon Beam Treatment Planning: Part I
- 13 Photon Beam Treatment Planning: Part II
- 14 IMRT and VMAT
- 15 Megavoltage Electron Beams
- 16 Radiation Measurement: Ionization Chambers
- 17 Other Radiation Measurement Devices
- 18 Quality Assurance
- 19 Radiographic Imaging
- 20 Non-Radiographic Imaging
- 21 Technology and Techniques for Treatment: IGRT, SGRT, ART, and Respiratory Management
- 22 Stereotactic Treatments
- 23 Total Body Irradiation and Total Skin Electron Therapy
- 24 Particle Therapy
- 25 Radiation Protection
- 26 Brachytherapy Applications
- 27 Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (RPT)
- 28 Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
- Answer Key
- Index