Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry (eBook)

Pedro Andreo, David T. Burns, Alan E. Nahum, Jan Seuntjens (Autoren)

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2017 | 1. Auflage
XLII, 958 Seiten
Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA
978-3-527-80823-6 (ISBN)

Infos

A new, comprehensively updated follow-up to the acclaimed textbook by F.H. Attix (Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry) taking into account the substantial developments in dosimetry since its first edition. This monograph covers charged and uncharged particle interactions at a level consistent with the advanced use of the Monte Carlo method in dosimetry; radiation quantities, macroscopic behaviour and the characterization of radiation fields and beams are covered in detail. A number of chapters include addenda presenting derivations and discussions that offer new insight into established dosimetric principles and concepts. The theoretical aspects of dosimetry are given in the comprehensive chapter on cavity theory, followed by the description of primary measurement standards, ionization chambers, chemical dosimeters and solid state detectors. Chapters on applications include reference dosimetry for standard and small fields in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and interventional procedures, dosimetry of unsealed and sealed radionuclide sources, and neutron beam dosimetry. The topics are presented in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence and the text is supplemented by numerous illustrative diagrams, tables and appendices.
For senior undergraduate- or graduate-level students and professionals.



Hervorragendes Lehrbuch, das die Konzepte der radiologischen Physik und Strahlungsdosimetrie verständlich präsentiert. Die Themen bauen logisch aufeinander auf und erleichtern das Verständnis. Unzählige Diagramme und Tabellen verdeutlichen die Konzepte.

Autor

The four authors continuing the pioneering work of Frank Attix, Prof Pedro Andreo (Karolinska, Stockholm), Dr David T. Burns (BIPM, Paris), Prof Alan E. Nahum (University of Liverpool) and Prof Jan Seuntjens (McGill University, Montreal), are leading scientists in radiation dosimetry, having published between them more than 600 papers in the field. They have co-authored most of the existing national and international recommendations for radiotherapy dosimetry and received a number of international awards for their contributions.

Inhalt

Background and Essentials
Charged-Particle Interactions with Matter
Uncharged-Particle Interactions with Matter
Field and Dosimetric Quantities, Radiation Equilibrium
Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles
Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation through Matter
Characterization of Radiation Quality
Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation through Matter
Cavity Theory
Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements
Primary Radiation Standards
Ionization Chambers
Chemical Dosimeters
Solid State Detector Dosimetry
Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy
Dosimetry for Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams
Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Absorbed Dose Determination for Radionuclides
Neutron Dosimetry
Data Tables

Rezensionen

"[...] this book is a significant update to previous publications on this topic and a major contribution to the field of radiation dosimetry. [...] It is extremely comprehensive in its coverage of every topic from theoretical background to
clinical practice. This book will serve every member of the medical physics community well." Prof. Peter J. Biggs in Physica Medica (2018)

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 17.5.2017
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Biomedizin
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Strahlentherapie / Strahlenschutz
• Themenwelt: Studium ► Querschnittsbereiche ► Bildgebende Verfahren / Strahlenbehandlung
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie ► Atom- / Kern- / Molekularphysik
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Medizintechnik
• Schlagworte: Bildgebende Verfahren i. d. Biomedizin • biomedical engineering • Biomedical Imaging • Biomedizintechnik • Dosimetrie • Ionisierende Strahlung • Medical & Health Physics • Medical Science • Medizin • Medizinische Physik • Physics • Physik • Physik in Medizin u. Gesundheitswesen • Radiologie • Radiologie u. Bildgebende Verfahren • Radiology & Imaging
• ISBN-10: 3-527-80823-X / 352780823X
• ISBN-13: 978-3-527-80823-6 / 9783527808236