BookTodd Pawlicki, Daniel J. Scanderbeg, George Starkschall.
Contents:
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
Physics of proton radiation therapy
Sources for implant therapy and dose calculation
Brachytherapy treatment planning
Radiation protection
Quality assurance
Patient safety and quality improvement.