Nanoscale insights into ion-beam cancer therapy /
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Springer,
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Publisher Address: | Cham, Switzerland : |
Publication Dates: | [2017] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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Carrier Form: | xx, 498 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9783319430300 3319430300 |
Index Number: | RM847 |
CLC: | R730.7 |
Call Number: | R730.7/N186 |
Contents: | Multiscale Physics of Ion-Beam Cancer Therapy -- Theory of atomic and molecular collisions, quantum and classical molecular dynamics (theory) -- Fundamental collisions (experiment, both electrons and ions, stress on biomolecules) -- Dissociative electron attachment process -- Ions propagation through biological medium -- Irradiation of biological targets with ions -- Monte Carlo track structure simulations -- Radiation nanochemistry -- Radiobiological effects -- Advanced therapies based on nanoprocesses and technologies: radiobiological effects with nanoparticles -- Treatment planning systems -- Medical applications (overview of the heavy ion therapy medical centers and practices). |