Screen LibraryProton therapy physics
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CRC Press/Taylor & Francis,
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| Publisher Address: | Boca Raton, FL |
| Publication Dates: | c2012. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Series in medical physics and biomedical engineering ; [20] |
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| Carrier Form: | xx, 684 p.: ill. ; 24 cm. |
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9781439836446 (hardcover : alk. paper) 1439836442 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | R815 |
| CLC: | R815 |
| Call Number: | R815/P967 |
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Series number from CIP data. Includes bibliographical references and index. "Compared to x-ray-based radiotherapeutic modalities, proton therapy provides greater 3D localization, higher beam doses, access to deeper tumors, and less damage to surrounding healthy tissue. Though over fifty years old, it is now coming to the forefront of cancer treatment with greater understanding of the biophysics and better treatment and patient outcomes. This text presents an overview of proton therapy that addresses all key topics including, biophysics, accelerators, hardware, beam delivery, treatment planning, dose calculation, quality assurance, and precision. Features (1) Provide |