Introduction to Megavoltage X-Ray Dose Computation Algorithms (Medic - VERY GOOD
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- Condition
- Brand
- Unbranded
- Book Title
- Introduction to Megavoltage X-Ray Dose Computation Algorithms (M
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780367780517
- Subject Area
- Science, Medical
- Publication Name
- Introduction to Megavoltage X-Ray Dose Computation Algorithms
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Subject
- Biotechnology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Physics / General
- Publication Year
- 2021
- Series
- Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Weight
- 29.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 418 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10
0367780518
ISBN-13
9780367780517
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18064615469
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
418 Pages
Publication Name
Introduction to Megavoltage X-Ray Dose Computation Algorithms
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Subject
Biotechnology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Physics / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science, Medical
Series
Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
29.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Reviews
"This book introduces fundamental physics of x-ray interaction with human tissue and dose deposition and then delves into comprehensive description of the three generations of dose computation algorithms through the evolution of computational hardware power...This is designed as a handbook and teaching resource to fill in the details of the physics and mathematical infrastructure that are not covered in the published literature or vendor software manuals. The author and contributors tried to make each chapter as complete and self-contained as possible, minimizing the need for cross referencing. The book dives into details of the underlying theory, providing definitions and necessary information for readers to gain a deeper understanding of complex algorithms, including their limitations and practical considerations. The author has succeeded in putting together a comprehensive description of megavoltage dose calculations in a book that both medical physics students and experienced clinical medical physicists will find useful...The book is intended primarily for graduate students and residents in clinical medical physics who seek a solid understanding of megavoltage dose calculation algorithms. It also can be used for a graduate course in radiological physics and as a reference for clinical physicists who need to fill in details not in the published literature. The well-organized chapters cover basic concepts in clinical radiation dosimetry and review fundamental high-energy photon interactions and energy deposition. The chapter that provides a conceptual overview of dose calculation algorithms has a logical and well-thought-out layout that makes it a must read for all medical physics students. Each chapter on the different classes of dose calculation algorithms starts with the necessary mathematical framework and physical concepts that students will find helpful. From there, it systematically covers and builds up thorough descriptions of the algorithm and concludes with concise summaries of each method. There are multiple clinical examples and references to commercial software that readers can relate to. This book brings together and explains in detail modern megavoltage dose calculation algorithms that are scattered across multiple publications and briefly described in vendor manuals. There is no other comparable book that covers these topics in such a self-contained manner. I highly recommend this book to all graduate students in radiological physics as well as clinical medical physicists who seek a better understanding of the dose calculation algorithms used commercially. Overall score: 4 Stars!" -- Boon-Keng Kevin Teo, PhD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Doody's Book Review, September 2019
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
616.9940642
Table Of Content
Introduction. X-Ray Interactions and Energy Deposition. Conceptual Overview of Algorithms. Convolution and Superposition Methods. Stochastic Radiation Transport Method. Deterministic Radiation Transport Methods. En Route to 4D Dose Computations.
Synopsis
This book explores the physics and mathematics that underlie the dose computation algorithms used in modern radiation oncology. It is an invaluable reference for clinical practitioners and researchers who wish to utilise the software, in addition to graduate students and residents., Read an exclusive interview with Dr. Jerry Battista here . A critical element of radiation treatment planning for cancer is the accurate prediction and delivery of a tailored radiation dose distribution inside the patient. Megavoltage x-ray beams are aimed at the tumour, while collateral damage to nearby healthy tissue and organs is minimized. The key to optimal treatment therefore lies in adopting a trustworthy three-dimensional (3D) dose computation algorithm, which simulates the passage of both primary and secondary radiation throughout the exposed tissue. Edited by an award-winning university educator and pioneer in the field of voxel-based radiation dose computation, this book explores the physics and mathematics that underlie algorithms encountered in contemporary radiation oncology. It is an invaluable reference for clinical physicists who commission, develop, or test treatment planning software. This book also covers a core topic in the syllabus for educating graduate students and residents entering the field of clinical physics. This book starts with a historical perspective gradually building up to the three most important algorithms used for today's clinical applications. These algorithms can solve the same general radiation transport problem from three vantages: firstly, applying convolution-superposition principles (i.e. Green's method); secondly, the stochastic simulation of radiation particle interactions with tissue atoms (i.e. the Monte Carlo method); and thirdly, the deterministic solution of the fundamental equations for radiation fields of x-rays and their secondary particles (i.e. the Boltzmann method). It contains clear, original illustrations of key concepts and quantities thoughout, supplemented by metaphors and analogies to facilitate comprehension and retention of knowledge. Features: Edited by an authority in the field, enhanced with chapter contributions from physicists with clinical experience in the fields of computational dosimetry and dose optimization Contains examples of test phantom results and clinical cases, illustrating pitfalls to avoid in clinical applications to radiation oncology Introduces four-dimensional (4D) dose computation, on-line dose reconstruction, and dose accumulation that accounts for tissue displacements and motion throughout a course of radiation therapy
LC Classification Number
RC271.R3B38 2021
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