Hendee's Radiation Therapy Physics, the 4th edition

Abstract

Fourth edition. Preceded by Radiation therapy physics / William R. Hendee, Geoffrey S. Ibbott, Eric G. Hendee. 3rd ed. c2005. Atomic structure and radioactive decay -- Interactions of X rays and gamma rays -- Interactions of particulate radiation with matter -- Machines for producting radiation -- Measurement of ionizing radiation -- Calibration of megavoltage beams of X rays and electrons -- Central-axis point dose calculations -- External beam dose calculations -- External beam treatment planning and delivery -- The basics of medical imaging -- Diagnostic imaging and applications to radiation therapy -- Tumor targeting: image-guided and adaptive radiation therapy -- Computer systems -- Radiation oncology informatics.