David Greene, P. C Williams

Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Linear Accelerators for Radiation Therapy, Second Edition focuses on the fundamentals of accelerator systems, explaining the underlying physics and the different features of these systems. This edition includes expanded sections on the treatment head, on x-ray production via multileaf and dynamic collimation for the production of wedged and other intensity modulated beams, on electron scattering systems, and on dosimetry. It contains a detailed description of electron beam optics and linear accelerator components. The final chapter explains how to use other equipment, such as scanners and simulators, in conjunction with linear accelerators for optimum treatment of cancers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• 2. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 288
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 1997
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 442g
• ISBN-13: 9780750304764
• ISBN-10: 0750304766
• Artikelnr.: 23426478

Autorenporträt

David Greene, P.C Williams

Inhaltsangabe

General description of a linear accelerator and its component systems.
Basic processes in electron acceleration - the accelerating waveguide. The
microwave system and its high voltage supplies. The vacuum, cooling and
ancillary systems. The electron beam (its production and transport). The
treatment head. The dose monitoring and control system. Beam direction and
beam shaping devices. Mechanical systems. Control and interlock systems.
Treatment verification. Specification, performance and calibration.
Radiation protection and room design. Accelerator operation. Simulators and
tomographic scanners. Contemporary developments.