Description
Gain mastery over the fundamentals of radiation oncology physics! This package gives you over 60 tutorial videos (each 15-20 minutes in length) with a companion text, providing the most complete and effective introduction available. Dr. Ford has tested this approach in formal instruction for years with outstanding results. The text includes extensive problem sets for each chapter. The videos include embedded quizzes and "whiteboard" screen technology to facilitate comprehension. Together, this provides a valuable learning tool both for training purposes and as a refresher for those in practice.
Key Features
- A complete learning package for radiation oncology physics, including a full series of video tutorials with an associated textbook companion website
- Clearly drawn, simple illustrations throughout the videos and text
- Embedded quiz feature in the video tutorials for testing comprehension while viewing
- Each chapter includes problem sets (solutions available to educators)
Table of Contents
Basic physics
Nuclear Structure and Decay
Mathematics of Nuclear Decay
Brachytherapy I
Photons interactions with matter
Photon beams, dose and kerma
Particle Interactions with Matter
X-ray tubes & linear accelerators
Medical Linear Accelerators
Megavoltage photon beams
Megavoltage photon beams: TMR and dose calculations
Photon beam treatment planning I
Photon Beam Treatment Planning: Part II
IMRT and VMAT
Megavoltage electron beams
Radiation measurement: ionization chambers
Other Radiation Measurement Devices
Quality Assurance (QA)
Radiographic Imaging
Non-radiographic Imaging
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) & Motion Management
Stereotactic Treatments
Total Body Irradiation (TBI) and Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET)
Particle Therapy
Radiation protection
Brachytherapy applications and radiopharmaceuticals
Patient Safety and Quality Improvement
