Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

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MEDICAL & HEALTH PHYSICS

Pedro Andreo, David T. Burns, Alan Nahum, Jan Seuntjens, Frank H. Attix†

Fundamentals of Ionizing Radiation Dosimetry

2017. XLII, 958 pages and 48 tables. Hardcover. € 159.ISBN: 978-3-527-40921-1

A new, comprehensively updated follow-up to the acclaimed textbook by F.H. Attix (Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry) taking into account the substantial developments in dosimetry since its first edition. This monograph covers charged and uncharged particle interactions at a level consistent with the advanced use of the Monte Carlo method in dosimetry; radiation quantities, macroscopic behaviour and the characterization of radiation fields and beams are covered in detail. A number of chapters include addenda presenting derivations and discussions that offer new insight into established dosimetric principles and concepts. The theoretical aspects of dosimetry are given in the comprehensive chapter on cavity theory, followed by the description of primary measurement standards, ionization chambers, chemical dosimeters and solid state detectors. Chapters on applications include reference dosimetry for standard and small fields in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and interventional procedures, dosimetry of unsealed and sealed radionuclide sources, and neutron beam dosimetry. The topics are presented in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence and the

text is supplemented by numerous illustrative diagrams, tables and appendices. For senior undergraduate- or graduate-level students and professionals.

Also available: Accompanying book with solution to the exercises!

2017. VIII, 174 pages and 2 tables. Softcover. € 24.90 ISBN: 978-3-527-34352-2

FROM THE CONTENTS

Background and Essentials Charged-Particle Interactions with Matter Uncharged-Particle Interactions with Matter Field and Dosimetric Quantities, Radiation Equilibrium Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles

Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation through Matter Characterization of Radiation Quality Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation through Matter Cavity Theory Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements Primary Radiation Standards

Ionization Chambers Chemical Dosimeters Solid State Detector Dosimetry Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy Dosimetry for Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Absorbed Dose Determination for Radionuclides Neutron Dosimetry

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