Ion Beam Therapy Fundamentals, Technology, Clinical Applications /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Springer eBooks
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Linz, Ute (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012.
Series:Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering,
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-21414-1
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Table of Contents:
  • 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.