Ion Beam Therapy Fundamentals, Technology, Clinical Applications /

• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Linz, Ute (Επιμελητής έκδοσης)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
• Σειρά: Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, 320
• Θέματα: Physics.; Energy.; Cancer research.; Nuclear medicine.; Radiotherapy.; Medical physics.; Radiation.; Biomedical engineering.; Medical and Radiation Physics.; Nuclear Medicine.; Biomedical Engineering.; Energy, general.; Cancer Research.

The book provides a detailed, up-to-date account of the basics, the technology, and the clinical use of ion beams for radiation therapy. Theoretical background, technical components, and patient treatment schemes are delineated by the leading experts that helped to develop this field from a research...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Ion Beam Therapy in Perspective
• Physical and Biological Aspects
• Models and Preclinical Studies
• Clinical Results and Indications
• Beam Preparation and Control
• Patient Positioning and Treatment Planning
• Individual Facilities and Management Issues
• Future Developments.