CRC Handbook of Medical Physics, vol 1
In this work, the care and testing of measurement and diagnostic instruments are described in detail. Difficulties encountered with therapeutic and diagnostic calibrations are explored and solutions are suggested. Volume I: Measurement of exposure and calibration of ion Chambers. Radiation Detectors in Radiotherapy. The Assay of Beta and Gamma Sources in Medicine and Biology. Statistical and Error Analysis in Medical Physics. Calibration of Low Energy X-Ray Units (10 to 100 KV). Calibration of Medium Energy X-Ray Units (10 to 300 KV). Calibration of Megavoltage X-Ray and Co-60 Units Used in Radiotherapy. Calibration of Megavoltage Electron Radiotherapy Beams. Routine Clinical Dosimetry. Brachytherapy Dosimetry. Neutrons and Heavy Charged Particles Used in Radiation Therapy. Time, Dose Fractionation and Volume Relationships in Radiotherapy. Index.
- OSTI ID:
- 5643021
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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