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description: The Third Edition of Radiation Therapy Physics addresses in concise fashion the fundamental diagnostic radiologic physics principles as well as their clinical implications. Along with coverage of the concepts and applications for the radiation treatment of cancer patients the authors have included reviews of the most up-to-date instrumentation and critical historical links. The text includes coverage of imaging in therapy planning and surveillance calibration protocols and precision radiation therapy as well as discussion of relevant regulation and compliance activities. It contains an updated and expanded section on computer applications in radiation therapy and electron beam therapy and features enhanced user-friendliness and visual appeal with a new easy-to-follow format including sidebars and a larger trim size. With its user-friendly presentation and broad comprehensive coverage of radiotherapy physics this Third Edition doubles as a medical text and handy professional reference.
language: English
title: Radiation Therapy Physics
publisher: Wiley-Liss