Radiation Oncology Physics: A Handbook for Teachers And Students
by E. B. Podgorsak (ed.)
Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency 2005
ISBN/ASIN: 9201073046
ISBN-13: 9789201073044
Number of pages: 696
Description:
This book is dedicated to students and teachers involved in programmes that train professionals for work in radiation oncology. It provides a compilation of facts on the physics as applied to radiation oncology and as such will be useful to graduate students and residents in medical physics programmes, to residents in radiation oncology, and to students in dosimetry and radiotherapy technology programmes.
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