Proton Radiotherapy Accelerators

Proton Radiotherapy Accelerators

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Waldemar H Scharf, Scharf
World Scientific Publishing Company
EAN: 9789812811646
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Hadronic radiotherapy uses particle beams to treat tumors located near critical body structures and tumors that respond poorly to conventional photon and electron beam radiotherapy. Initial research in hadronic radiotherapy was performed using accelerators built for physics research. The good results of the proton and ion therapy programs have enhanced the tendency to use protontherapy as a routine method. There are about 20 working protontherapy facilities (first, second and third generation) and more than 30 centers are planned.This book presents the first comprehensive overview of the field with a discussion on the fundamental basis of particle physics and radiobiology, as well as review of clinical and technical specifications and designs for proton radiotherapy. In particular, the current designs of proton and heavy ion accelerators, beam delivery systems, gantries, beam monitoring and dosimetry systems, control and safety systems, patient positioning and immobilization devices, and ancillary treatment facilities are widely discussed.
EAN 9789812811646
ISBN 9812811648
Binding Ebook
Publisher World Scientific Publishing Company
Publication date August 17, 2001
Pages 344
Language English
Country Singapore
Authors Waldemar H Scharf, Scharf; Wioletta Wieszczycka, Wieszczycka
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