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X-Ray and ?-Ray Interactions with Matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Attenuation Coefficients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Coherent Scatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Photoelectric Effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Compton Effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pair Production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pair Annihilation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotonuclear Interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Energy Absorption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinciples of Radiation Detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Measurement of Radiation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gas Ionization Detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to Use a Survey Meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Scintillation Detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Neutron Dosimeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Thermoluminescent Dosimeters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Diode Detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e MOSFET Detectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetermining Radiation Intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Importance of Standardized Radiation Measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Roentgen as a Unit of Exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Kerma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Conventional\" X-Ray Machine Calibrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Radiation Absorbed Dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The fmedium Factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cavity Theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dose Equivalent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Use Higher Energy Beams?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Disadvantages of Low-Energy Machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Penumbra Size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Inability to Use Isocentric Techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Advantages of Megavoltage over Orthovoltage Beams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Skin Sparing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Electron Equilibrium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Disadvantages of 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Why are the Heads of Men Hairy? Holes in Their Heads. The Esau Lady. Traffic in Human Hair. The Brothers Tocci. Ear Surgery. The Safety Tomb. Irish Export Trade in Dead Bodies. Skeletons for Sale. Kuda Bax and the Indian Fire Walk. Letter on Corpulence. Spinach as a Source of Iron. The Human Dustbin. Self-Induced Excess Iron Therapy. Foreign Bodies. Curing Piles with Petrol. Early Medical X-Rays. Tavern of the Dead. The Sufferer. Medical Diploma. Marriage and X-Rays. Real and Fake Diamonds. The Madman's Will. Gas Bulb Surrounded by Profanity. Who Made the Hospital Kettle Radioactive? Early Medical Radium. Sir William Gull. Tutankhamun's Head. The Yin and the Yang. Circumcision, 2340 BC. Birth of Twins, 2340 BC. Medical Handwriting. Lead Poisoning in the Ancient World. Inheritance Pattern of Death. Life and Death of Mok the Gorilla. Internal Combustion. Surgical Instruments, 2340 Bc. Surgical Instruments, AD 1739. Siberian Shaman. Why the Pill's Success Rate is Low in Asia. 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It is for these individuals that \u003cb\u003eEssentials of \u003ci\u003eIn Vivo\u003c\/i\u003e Biomedical Imaging \u003c\/b\u003eis written.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing contributions from leading experts in the field, this authoritative reference text helps answer the following often-asked questions: Can imaging address my question? Which technique should I use? How does it work? What information does it provide? What are its strengths and limitations? What applications is it best suited for? 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It is also an attractive introductory text for a medical physicist.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eScope\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While material is presented at some depth, using appropriate mathematics, physics, and engineering when necessary for those who really want to dig into a particular imaging technique, it also is a book for the more casual user of imaging. Large fractions of the text are accessible to researchers independent of their specific scientific background, where the emphasis is on explaining what each imaging technology can measure, describing major methods and approaches, and giving examples demonstrating the rich repertoire of modern biomedical imaging to address a wide range of morphological, functional, metabolic, and molecular parameters in a safe and noninvasive manner.\"\u003cbr\u003e—SirReadaLot.org, October 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is well written and attractively produced and I believe it will prove genuinely useful to the target audience and also to a wider range of scientists who make use of imaging for their work or find the topic interesting.\" \u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eContemporary Physics\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), review by Prof. Peter V. E. McClintock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This textbook … makes biomedical imaging accessible to researchers from a wide variety of academic disciplines.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Steven Meikle, Professor of Medical Imaging Physics, The University of Sydney, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… a very good overview of \u003ci\u003ein vivo\u003c\/i\u003e biomedical imaging technologies … appropriate for biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics students. The inclusion of the chapter on quantitative image analysis methods is timely.\"\u003cbr\u003e—John D. Hazle, Professor and Chairman, Department of Imaging Physics, and Bernard W. Biedenharn Chair in Cancer Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Terrific book. It is essential reading for anyone using imaging as a research tool.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Michael F. Insana, Willett Professor of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An ideal overview of medical imaging systems for anyone looking for clarity in presentation of the systems and a simple elegance to understanding them. The authors have achieved a balance of getting to the point and yet providing just enough text and illustration to understand it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Brian W. Pogue, Professor of Engineering, Physics \u0026amp; Astronomy, and Surgery, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent book … very comprehensive with ample color figures, which make it easy to read. I strongly recommend this book to students, scientists, and faculty that work in the field of biomedical imaging.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Weibo Cai, Associate Professor of Radiology and Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is an excellent introductory book, valuable in its recognition of the interdisciplinary biomedical scientist researcher, and notable for its readability and well-balanced coverage. It will be appreciated by scientific researchers finding themselves involved in a project with an unfamiliar imaging technique, or by the more experienced researcher preparing to meet with an imaging specialist. It is also an attractive introductory text for a medical physicist.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eScope\u003c\/i\u003e, September 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While material is presented at some depth, using appropriate mathematics, physics, and engineering when necessary for those who really want to dig into a particular imaging technique, it also is a book for the more casual user of imaging. Large fractions of the text are accessible to researchers independent of their specific scientific background, where the emphasis is on explaining what each imaging technology can measure, describing major methods and approaches, and giving examples demonstrating the rich repertoire of modern biomedical imaging to address a wide range of morphological, functional, metabolic, and molecular parameters in a safe and noninvasive manner.\"\u003cbr\u003e—SirReadaLot.org, October 2015\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book is well written and attractively produced and I believe it will prove genuinely useful to the target audience and also to a wider range of scientists who make use of imaging for their work or find the topic interesting.\" \u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eContemporary Physics\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), review by Prof. Peter V. E. McClintock\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This textbook … makes biomedical imaging accessible to researchers from a wide variety of academic disciplines.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Steven Meikle, Professor of Medical Imaging Physics, The University of Sydney, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… a very good overview of \u003ci\u003ein vivo\u003c\/i\u003e biomedical imaging technologies … appropriate for biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, and medical physics students. The inclusion of the chapter on quantitative image analysis methods is timely.\"\u003cbr\u003e—John D. Hazle, Professor and Chairman, Department of Imaging Physics, and Bernard W. Biedenharn Chair in Cancer Research, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Terrific book. It is essential reading for anyone using imaging as a research tool.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Michael F. 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Conclusions and Future Perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408671056215,"sku":"9781466576285","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781466576285.jpg?v=1791471653"},{"product_id":"scintillation-dosimetry-9781482208993","title":"Scintillation Dosimetry","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScintillation Dosimetry\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a comprehensive introduction to plastic scintillation dosimetry, covering everything from basic radiation dosimetry concepts to plastic scintillating fiber optics. Comprised of chapters authored by leading experts in the medical physics community, the book:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscusses a broad range of technical implementations, from point source dosimetry scaling to 3D-volumetric and 4D-scintillation dosimetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses a wide scope of clinical applications, from machine quality assurance to small-field and \u003ci\u003ein vivo\u003c\/i\u003e dosimetry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines related optical techniques, such as optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) or Cerenkov luminescence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThus, \u003cb\u003eScintillation Dosimetry \u003c\/b\u003eprovides an authoritative reference for detailed, state-of-the-art information on plastic scintillation dosimetry and its use in the field of radiation dosimetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… fills an important gap in the field of detection. The text is comprehensive, focused, and clearly assembled. Medical physicists will find this an important addition to their reference libraries.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Paul M. DeLuca, Jr., Emeritus Provost and Professor, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book, edited by the scintillation dosimetry gurus Sam Beddar and Luc Beaulieu, is a very timely and comprehensive contribution to the understanding and advancement of scintillation dosimetry applications. 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I would recommend [this book] not only to those medical physicists interested in the use of scintillator detectors, but also to those that can be updated in dose measurements for beam characterization, pretreatment verifications, and \u003ci\u003ein vivo\u003c\/i\u003e dosimetry both in external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Núria Jornet, PhD, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I welcome an exciting new book in this eminent series; [a book] on the timely topic of scintillation dosimetry. The book covers basic principles and a wide range of applications that many will find of great interest.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Frank Verhaegen, Professor and Head of Clinical Physics Research, MAASTRO Clinic, Maastricht, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"well-structured and easy to follow. This textbook had an ambitious goal of being a reference for scintillation dosimetry primarily and secondly for other luminescence-based dosimetry systems. It provides a fantastic and needed review\/update on many of the novel luminescence dosimetry systems. The text has covered a large amount of work and presented all of the key concepts. I believe the authors have been able to meet their goal. I recommend this text to any student, clinical and researching physicists interested in dosimetry, especially optical based systems, and an essential read for those looking to use PSDs in the clinic…. a must read for those interested in luminescence-based dosimetry systems.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eAustralasian Physical and Engineering Science in Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e (Oct 2016), review by Alexandre M. C. Santos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… fills an important gap in the field of detection. The text is comprehensive, focused, and clearly assembled. Medical physicists will find this an important addition to their reference libraries.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Paul M. DeLuca, Jr., Emeritus Provost and Professor, Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book, edited by the scintillation dosimetry gurus Sam Beddar and Luc Beaulieu, is a very timely and comprehensive contribution to the understanding and advancement of scintillation dosimetry applications. It will be of tremendous use to anyone touching, teaching, or researching scintillation dosimeters.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Jacob (Jake) Van Dyk, Professor Emeritus, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"… successfully carries the reader from basic principles to advanced medical physics applications. … brings a new understanding of a blossoming field and will become a cornerstone for future advances in scintillation dosimetry.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kari Tanderup, PhD, Department of Clinical Medicine and Department of Oncology, Aarhus University, Denmark\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Excellent source for not only organic scintillator dosimetry fundamentals, but also its application to radiation oncology dosimetry. I have particularly enjoyed the comparisons with other detector systems. I would recommend [this book] not only to those medical physicists interested in the use of scintillator detectors, but also to those that can be updated in dose measurements for beam characterization, pretreatment verifications, and \u003ci\u003ein vivo\u003c\/i\u003e dosimetry both in external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Núria Jornet, PhD, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I welcome an exciting new book in this eminent series; [a book] on the timely topic of scintillation dosimetry. The book covers basic principles and a wide range of applications that many will find of great interest.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Frank Verhaegen, Professor and Head of Clinical Physics Research, MAASTRO Clinic, Maastricht, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewell-structured and easy to follow. This textbook had an ambitious goal of being a reference for scintillation dosimetry primarily and secondly for other luminescence-based dosimetry systems. It provides a fantastic and needed review\/update on many of the novel luminescence dosimetry systems. The text has covered a large amount of work and presented all of the key concepts. I believe the authors have been able to meet their goal. I recommend this text to any student, clinical and researching physicists interested in dosimetry, especially optical based systems, and an essential read for those looking to use PSDs in the clinic…. a must read for those interested in luminescence-based dosimetry systems.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eAustralasian Physical and Engineering Science in Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e (Oct 2016), review by Alexandre M. C. Santos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eScintillation of Organic Materials. 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Microdosimetry is employed to improve our understanding of the relationship between radiation energy deposition, the resulting biological effects, and the appropriate quantities to be used in characterizing and quantifying radiation quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough many reviews and contributions to the field have been published over the past fifty years, this new book is the first to provide a single, up to date, and easily accessible account of experimental microdosimetry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed to be used in medical, radiation, and health physics courses and by Master's and PhD students. In addition to serving as an introductory text to the field for graduate students, this book will also be of interest as a teaching and reference resource for graduate supervisors and established researchers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book written by two practitioners and outstanding experts on microdosimetry gives a highly valuable and more than timely update on this still very active field of research. After a concise and very didactical introduction into microdosimetric quantities, the book gives a comprehensive overview of experimental microdosimetry techniques, including recent developments in solid-state detectors. This is followed by an in-depth discussion on the challenges involved in obtaining microdosimetric spectra from microdosimetric measurements. The second half of the book is dedicated to the use of microdosimetry in applications in radiation biology and radiation protection. Here a full outline is given of the different approaches that have been taken in the last decades to provide measurable radiation quantities linked to the biological effects of radiation and the different effectiveness of different radiation qualities. In summary, this book gives an excellent up-to-date overview on microdosimetry that will, beyond doubt, benefit students as well as more senior researchers in the field.\"\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Hans Rabus,\u003c\/strong\u003e Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB), Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"An excellent textbook in microdosimetry for both students and experts, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMicrodosimetry: Experimental Methods and Applications\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e explores the fundamentals of the field, core microdosimetric theory, and includes detailed descriptions of microdosimetric radiation detectors, signal processing system, and data analysis and interpretation…Chapters on applications in radiation biology, radiation therapy, and radiation protection will serve as invaluable practical guides to radiation and health physicists.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eSoo Hyun Byun\u003c\/strong\u003e, Department of Physics and Astronomy, McMaster University\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This book is written by two world-renowned experts who have, throughout their professional careers, made significant contributions in the development of microdosimetric counters and in applying them in the measurements of various fields of ionizing radiation of different qualities. Not only will researchers active in the field of microdosimetry appreciate the content of this book, but also students entering this topical and important interdisciplinary field. This text brings together and reviews results collected over the last few decades in the areas of radiation protection, health physics, radiotherapy, radiobiology and environmental studies. The introductory chapters are perfectly suited for students as they begin their adventure with radiation science. The authors have achieved what is expected from any good textbook – to use simple examples and to show step-by-step how to understand and calculate microdosimetric quantities and relationships. Medical physicists, in particular those active in particle therapy, who are frequently exposed to professional jargon, such as \"LET effects\" or \"LET dependence\", will also find this book to be very instructive.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003ePawel Olko\u003c\/strong\u003e, Instiute of Nuclear Physics PAN, Poland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction. Quantities in experimental microdosimetry. Experimental microdosimetry. Microdosimetry measurements in radiation biology and radiation therapy. Applications in radiation protection. 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Brachytherapy continues to expand in its scope of practice and complexity, driven by strong academic and commercial research, by advances in competing modalities, and due to the diversity in the political and economic landscape. It is a true challenge for practicing professionals and students to readily grasp the overarching trends of the field, especially of those technologies and innovative practices that are not yet established but are certainly on the rise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAddressing this challenge, \u003ci\u003eEmerging Technologies in Brachytherapy\u003c\/i\u003e presents a comprehensive collection of chapters on the latest trending\/emerging technologies and expert opinions. 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It includes details of image guided brachytherapy suite designs from around the world, describing how leading centres have incorporated modern advanced imaging into their brachytherapy process. This book is highly readable and provides an authoritative overview of the current state of the art in brachytherapy technologies.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eGerard Morton MD FRCPC\u003c\/strong\u003e, Associate Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Enthusiasm for brachytherapy has waxed and waned over the years with the prevalent popularity of new, external beam approaches. It now stands on the threshold of moving ahead on its own merits. Brachytherapy represents the ultimate radiation therapy, delivering the lowest possible radiation dose to normal tissues, and the highest possible dose to the target. It is now image-guided and quality-assured taking away much of the uncertainty that previously make it so operator dependent. Not only that, it is efficient, limits hospital visits, and is economically smart. These are all attractive features in an era of patient-centered medicine and medical overspending.\u003cbr\u003eThis book looks at the many emerging technologies that make brachytherapy more attractive than ever. It is an indispensible guide to both physicists and radiation oncologists who want to take their practice to the next level. Rich as it is in exciting technical detail, it does not fail to also arm brachytherapists with the economic arguments they need to advocate for their art. \"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Zietman MD, \u003c\/strong\u003eShipley Professor of Radiation Oncology, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital; Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Expert or novice this book has something for everyone. Enlisting an impressive array of global experts in the field it covers not only the physics basics of brachytherapy use in the modern era, but also explores it’s future. The book describes in detail the use of various imaging modalities and brachytherapy tools. It reviews strengths and weaknesses of each, and describes how modern imaging has transformed brachytherapy. \u003cbr\u003eFor those new to brachytherapy, or seeking guidance on updating one’s practice, the book details various brachytherapy suites and practices from around the world. Reviewing the existing literature on the role of brachytherapy in various disease sites, authors give a thought-provoking comparative analysis of brachytherapy with other advanced techniques. The book is interesting and approachable with numerous quality illustrations and photos. One can refresh on the basics, refine your technique, or discover new and exciting advances in the field.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eCatheryn M. 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This book is highly readable and provides an authoritative overview of the current state of the art in brachytherapy technologies.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cstrong\u003eGerard Morton MD FRCPC\u003c\/strong\u003e, Associate Professor, Dept of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Enthusiasm for brachytherapy has waxed and waned over the years with the prevalent popularity of new, external beam approaches. It now stands on the threshold of moving ahead on its own merits. Brachytherapy represents the ultimate radiation therapy, delivering the lowest possible radiation dose to normal tissues, and the highest possible dose to the target. It is now image-guided and quality-assured taking away much of the uncertainty that previously make it so operator dependent. Not only that, it is efficient, limits hospital visits, and is economically smart. 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\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-1-1 Stable isotopes and radioisotopes \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-1-2 Emission of EQ from radioactive isotopes (Disintegration of radioisotopes)\u003c\/p\u003e  3-1-3 Radioactive isotopes in nature \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-1-4 EQ exposure of human body in nature  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-1-5 EQ emitted from 131-iodine and 137-cesium and their exposure effects\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-2 Radiation from the sun \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-3 Nuclear reactors \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-4 Release of FPs from the Fukushima power plant after the accident\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-5 Artificial EQ sources \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-5-1 Accelerators \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e3-5-2 X-ray Generator \u003c\/p\u003e  3-5-3 Lasers\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrradiation effects of EQ on materials (inorganic- and organic-materials, and living beings) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-1 Evaluation of the effects of EQ exposure \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-1-1 There is no critical dose to distinguish secure and insecure \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-1-2 Definite and stochastic (probabilistic) effects of exposure \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-1-3 Evaluation of the effects of low-dose exposure and reduction of exposure\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2 Irradiation effects of EQ on materials\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-1 Effects of EQ exposure on inorganic materials \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-1-1 Irradiation effects of metals     \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-1-1-1 Damages caused by nuclear collisions \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-1-1-2 Damage caused by electron excitation \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-1-2 Irradiation effects of covalent and ionic bonding materials\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-2 Irradiation effects of organic materials\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-2-3 Irradiation effects of living beings - from molecular levels in cells, tissues to individuals –\u003c\/p\u003e  4-3 Resilience to EQ exposure and recovery \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e4-4 Absorbed does (deposited energy) and volume exposed to EQ\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 Reduction of exposure, Contamination and Decontamination \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-1 Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-2 Distribution of EQ sources and their removal\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-3 External and internal exposures \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-4 Reduction of exposure to a human body \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-5 Resilience \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-5-1 Where and how large area are damaged or influence by EQ exposure. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-5-2 Recovery of damages and resilience \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e5-5 Short-term and long-term exposure\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Detection and measurement of EQ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-1 Introduction \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-2 Determination of type, intensity and energy of EQ  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-2-1 Measurements of intensities \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-2-2 Accuracy of intensity measurements \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-2-3 Measurements of EQ energy \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-2-4 Calorimetry\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-2-5 Intensity (radio activity) of EQ source \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-3 Absorbed dose measurement \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-4 Visualization of EQ source distribution \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-5 Absorbed dose equivalent -accuracy and assessment of effects of EQ exposure-  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e6-5-1 Consideration of exposed dose equivalent (Sv) to use for 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Requirements 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 Questions 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Biological Effects of Ionizing Radiation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Overview 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Biological Effects 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Oxygen Effect 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Law of Bergonie and Tribondeau 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Degree of Biological Damage 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 General Radiation Effects and Irradiations in the Individual 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Specific Radiation Effects 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.1 Acute Radiation Exposures 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6.2 Skin Exposures 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Delayed Effects 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Radiation Risk and Risk Models 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 ICRP 103 Risk Coefficients 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 Basic Epidemiology 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11 Dose Response Relationships 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12 Risk Models 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12.1 BEIR VII 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.13 Probability of Causation 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.13.1 Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.14 Questions 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Instrumentation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Overview 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Gas-Filled Detectors 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Ionization Region 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Proportional Region 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Geiger–Mueller Region 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.4 Photomultiplier Tubes 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Scintillation Counters 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Semiconductor Detectors 102\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Nuclear Spectroscopy 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 Alpha Particle Monitoring 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.7 Gamma Monitoring 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.8 Beta Particle Monitoring 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.9 Neutron Monitoring 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.10 Instrumentation Summary 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.11 Particle Detection Efficiency 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.12 Personal Dosimetry Devices 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.13 Questions 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 External Dosimetry – Basic Source Geometries and Attenuation Relationships \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Source Configurations – No Shielding 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.1 Point Source Geometry 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.2 Line Source Geometry 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.3 Disc Source Geometry 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1.4 Slab Source Geometry 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Attenuation by a Shield without Buildup 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Attenuation by a Shield with Buildup 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Activation Sources 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Charged Particle Dose 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Beta Dose 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Questions 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Internal Dosimetry \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Internal Dose Assessment Models 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Internal Dosimetry Definitions 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 ICRP 2\/10 Methodology 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.1 Single-Uptake, Single-Compartment Model 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.2 Constant Rate of Uptake, Single-Compartment Model 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3.3 Variation of \u003ci\u003eq f\u003c\/i\u003e\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e after the Cessation of the Uptake 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 MIRD Theory 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Simplified MIRD Equation 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Alternate MIRD Equation 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 MIRD Equation 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 ICRP 26\/30 Dose Methodology 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.1 Metabolic Models 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.2 Lung Model 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.3 Ingestion Model 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8.4 Calculation of Doses 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9 ICRP 60\/66 Methodology 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.1 Detriment 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.9.2 Terminology 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10 ICRP 103\/66\/100 Methodology 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10.1 Radiation Effects, Tissue Weighting Factors, and Radiation Weighting Factors 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10.2 Sex-Averaging 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.10.3 Assessment of Occupational Dose 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11 Human Respiratory Tract Model (HRTM) 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11.1 Absorption 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11.2 Particle Sizes 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.11.3 Additional Model Details 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12 Human Alimentary Tract Model (HATM) 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12.1 Absorption to Blood 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.12.2 Dose Calculations 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.13 Questions 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 ALARA and Shielding \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e181\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Introduction 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 ALARA Principles 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.1 Time 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.2 Distance 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3 Shielding 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3.1 Photon Shielding 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3.2 X-ray Shielding 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3.3 Beta Particle Shielding 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3.4 Bremsstrahlung 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3.5 Shield Design and Beta-Ray Properties 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2.3.6 Neutron Shielding 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Elements of ALARA 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.1 Job Planning 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.2 Job Execution 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3.3 Review of Job Completion 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Accident Conditions 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 ALARA Examples 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 ALARA in Advanced Technologies 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.1 Fusion Reactors 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6.2 Muon Colliders 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Questions 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Counting Statistics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e201\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Overview 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Distributions 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Mean and Standard Deviation 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Errors and Confidence Interval 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Statistical Error 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Error Introduced by the Background 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.7 Optimum Distribution of Counting Time between Sample and Background 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8 Terminology 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8.1 Critical Level 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8.2 Lower Limit of Detection (LLD) 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.8.3 Minimum Detectable Activity (MDA) 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.9 Type Errors 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10 Statistical Tests and Data Characteristics 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10.1 Propagation of Errors 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10.2 Comparison of Data Sets Using the Student’s \u003ci\u003et\u003c\/i\u003e-Test 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10.3 Distribution of a Series of Counts – Chi-Square Statistic 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.10.4 Rejection of Data 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.11 Questions 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III Applications \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Monitoring and Interpretation \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Overview 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 External Dose Measurements 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Bioassay 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Air Sampling 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Release of a Radioactive Gas into a Ventilated Room 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.6 Compliance 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.7 Questions 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Operational Health Physics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e243\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Overview 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Radiological Controls 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.1 Radioiodine 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.2 Noble Gases 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.3 Particulates 244\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2.4 Tritium 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Radiation Surveys 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Respiratory Protection 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Safety Precedence Sequence for Radiation Hazards 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.6 Questions 250\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Transportation and Waste \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e257\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Radioactive Waste Overview 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 Radioactive Waste 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Natural Waste Materials 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.1 Mine Tailings 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.2 Depleted Uranium 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3.3 NORM 258\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Human-Made Radioactive Waste Materials 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4.1 Fission and Activation Products 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4.2 Source Material and Special Nuclear Material 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4.3 Transuranic Waste 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Byproduct Material 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Transportation 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Definitions 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.1 Radioactive Material 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.2 Packaging 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.3 Vehicles 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.4 Transport Index 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7.5 Criticality Safety Index 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Package Radiation Surveys and Limits 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9 Package Requirements 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.1 Limited Quantities 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.2 LSA and SCO Packages 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.3 LSA and SCO Shipping Requirements 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.4 Type A 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.5 Type B 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.9.6 Fissile Material 272\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.10 Transport Vehicle Surveys 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11 Placarding and Shipping Papers 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11.1 Placarding 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.11.2 Shipping Papers 273\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.12 Questions 274\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Nuclear Emergencies \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.1 Introduction 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2 Regulatory Guidance 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.2.1 Emergency Doses for Radiation Workers 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.3 ICRP Emergency Dose Recommendations 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.4 Accident Classification 288\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.5 Protective Action Guidelines 289\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.6 Internal Uptakes 290\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7 Examples of Nuclear Emergencies 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.1 Three Mile Island 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.2 Accident Sequence 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.3 Radioactivity Released to the Environment 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.4 Summary of Radiation Doses 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.7.5 Chernobyl 292\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.8 Intentional Dispersal of Radioactive Materials 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14.9 Questions 296\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 302\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV Specialty Health Physics Areas \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e305\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Medical Health Physics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e307\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.1 Overview 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2 Diagnostic X-rays and Biological Effects 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.2.1 X-ray Production 307\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.3 Radiography 308\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.4 Fluoroscopy 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.5 Mammography 309\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6 Diagnostic Nuclear Medicine 311\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6.1 Computed Tomography 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.6.2 Tracer Studies and Radioisotope Administration 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7 Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.7.1 Radionuclide Administration 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.8 Medical Accelerator Physics and External Beam Therapy 316\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.9 Brachytherapy 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.10 Facility Design 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11 NCRP 49 318\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11.1 Shielding Design 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11.2 X-ray Shielding 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11.3 Primary Barrier 320\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11.4 Secondary Barrier 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.11.5 Leakage Radiation 321\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.12 NCRP 147 322\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.12.1 Unshielded Air Kerma 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.12.2 Shielding Calculations 324\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.13 NCRP 151 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.13.1 Primary Barrier 325\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.13.2 Secondary Barriers 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.13.3 Scattering 326\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.13.4 Leakage 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.14 Management of Radionuclide Therapy Patients 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15.15 Questions 328\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 335\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 University Health Physics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e339\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.1 Overview 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2 Research Utilizing Radionuclides 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.1 H-3 339\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.2 C-14 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.3 P-32 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.4 Co-60 340\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.5 I-125\/I-131 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.2.6 Cf-252 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3 Engineering Considerations 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.3.1 Engineering Controls 342\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.4 Sample Counting 343\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5 Other Research Activities 344\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5.1 Agricultural\/Environmental Research 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5.2 Research Reactors 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5.3 Particle Accelerators 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5.4 Materials Research via X-ray Diffraction Techniques 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.5.5 Fusion Energy Research 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6 Overview of an Initial Fusion Power Facility 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.6.1 General Radiological Characteristics 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16.7 Questions 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Fuel Cycle Health Physics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e361\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.1 Overview 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.2 Common Isotopes 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.3 Radiation in Pre-irradiation Fuel Cycle Facilities 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4 Nuclear Fuel Cycle 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.1 Uranium Fuel Cycle 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.2 Uranium Ore and Chemical Processing 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.3 Enrichment 362\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.4 Gaseous Diffusion 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.5 Gas Centrifuge 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.6 AVLIS 363\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.7 Nuclear Fuel 364\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17.4.8 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TRIGA\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e 384\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.2 Pool 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.3 Tank-in-Pool 385\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.4 Argonaut Reactors 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.3.5 Slowpoke 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.4 Research Reactors Operational Characteristics 386\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5 Reactor Systems and Associated Radionuclide Production 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5.1 Fuel 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5.2 Coolant and Moderator Water 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.5.3 Reflectors 388\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6 Dose Control 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6.1 Biological Shielding 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6.2 H-3 Control 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6.3 N-16 Control 389\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.6.4 Ar-41 Control 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7 Reactor Effluents 390\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7.1 Gaseous Effluents 391\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18.7.2 Liquid 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405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.6.2 BWR Reactor Core 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7 Candu Reactors 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7.1 General Description 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7.2 Control Systems 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7.3 Steam System 406\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.7.4 Safety Systems 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.8 High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactors 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.9 Liquid Metal Fast Breeder Reactors 407\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.9.1 Fuel Reprocessing 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10 Health Physics Hazards 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.1 Buildup of Filter or Demineralizer Activity 408\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.2 Activation of Reactor Components 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.3 Cladding Failures 410\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.4 Reactor Coolant System (RCS) Leakage 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.5 Hot Particle Dose 411\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.6 NCRP 130 Hot Particle Recommendations 412\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.10.7 Effluents 413\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.11 Radiological Considerations During Reactor Accidents 414\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.11.1 Semi-Infinite Cloud Model 415\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19.12 Questions 416\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Environmental Health Physics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e429\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.1 Overview 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.2 Major Radionuclides 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.3 Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4 Radon 430\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4.1 Radon Entry and Mitigation 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4.2 Radon Kinetics 431\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.4.3 Radon Units, Exposure, and Dose 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.5 Uranium Miner Lung Data 432\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.6 Radon Risk Assessments 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.7 Assessing Radon Exposures 433\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.8 Buildup of Radon Inleakage 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9 Environmental Monitoring Programs 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9.1 Preoperational Monitoring 435\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9.2 Operational Monitoring 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.9.3 Instrumentation 436\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.10 Environmental Releases 437\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.10.1 Accumulation of Activity in Ponds and Surfaces 438\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.11 Dispersion of Radioactive Gas from a Continuous Source 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.12 Dispersion of Radioactive Particulates from a Continuous Source 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.13 Specific Applications of the Dispersion Equations 442\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.14 Pathways Associated with Open and Closed Fuel Cycles 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.14.1 Open Fuel Cycles 443\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.14.2 Closed Fuel Cycles 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.15 Regulatory Guidance For Effluent Pathways 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.16 ICRP 103 Recommendations for the Protection of the Environment 445\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20.17 Questions 446\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 452\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e21 Accelerator Health Physics \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e457\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.1 Overview 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.2 Basic Physics 458\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3 Accelerator Facility Overview 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.1 Target\/Beam Stop Geometry 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.2 Target Room 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.3 Beam Transport 459\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.3.4 Accelerator Complex 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.4 Major Isotopes Produced 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.5 Accelerator Types 460\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6 Proton Accelerators 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.1 Low-Energy Proton Accelerators 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.2 Van de Graaff Accelerators 461\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.3 Cyclotrons 462\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.4 High-Energy Proton Accelerators 463\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.4.1 Antiprotons 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.4.2 Proton Reactions 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.4.3 Neutrons 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.4.4 Muons 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.6.4.5 Hadronic (Nuclear) Cascade 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7 Electron Accelerators 466\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7.1 Bremsstrahlung 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7.2 Synchrotron Radiation 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7.3 Electromagnetic Cascade 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7.4 Electron Linac 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7.5 Betatrons 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.7.6 High-Energy Electron Accelerators 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.8 Light Sources 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21.9 Heavy 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This book provides medical physicists and radiation oncologists current and relevant information on Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART), a state-of-the-art approach that uses a feedback process to account for patient-specific anatomic and\/or biological changes, thus delivering highly individualized radiation therapy for cancer patients. The book should also benefit medical dosimetrists and radiation therapists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdaptive Radiation Therapy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e describes technological and methodological advances in the field of ART, as well as initial clinical experiences using ART for selected anatomic sites. Divid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors have succeeded in creating a single compendium which covers nearly every aspect of this complex subject. There is a great need for such a book given the scope and variety of techniques involved, and the lack of any clear consensus on how to implement adaptive therapy regimes. … It is well laid out, with lots of diagrams, worked examples and case studies as well as referencing all the key documents on the subject. … an excellent one-stop resource for any centre considering implementing adaptive radiotherapy techniques. \u003cbr\u003e—Keri Owen, \u003cem\u003eScope\u003c\/em\u003e, December 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe breadth of the book is impressive, and the authors of each chapter provide a wealth of up-to-date references making it easy for readers who are interested in exploring certain ART techniques and technologies in more detail … The editor and the authors are to be commended for producing a valuable work on a very dynamic field that offers a chance for meaningful clinical benefits to many patients receiving radiation therapy for a variety of cancer types and clinical indications.\u003cbr\u003e—Moyed Miften, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine, \u003cem\u003eMedical Physics \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editor and authors are to be commended for putting together this excellent book describing the rationale, technologies, implementation, and future research for adaptive radiation therapy (ART). This topic is very timely as ART is the most logical approach to personalized medicine for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy as a single or combined modality treatment. The book contains a wealth of useful information ranging from practical workflow issues to directions of future research. I recommend this book for medical physicists and radiation oncologists who are interested in clinical practice and research utilizing advanced imaging and radiation therapy technology.\u003cbr\u003e—James C.H. Chu, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Medical Physics, Rush University Medical Center\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Li and his colleagues are to be commended for assembling within a single volume a compendium of recent vast technological progress that advances us towards this paramount goal [of individualized radiation therapy].\u003cbr\u003e—From the Foreword by J. Frank Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors have succeeded in creating a single compendium which covers nearly every aspect of this complex subject. There is a great need for such a book given the scope and variety of techniques involved, and the lack of any clear consensus on how to implement adaptive therapy regimes. … It is well laid out, with lots of diagrams, worked examples and case studies as well as referencing all the key documents on the subject. … an excellent one-stop resource for any centre considering implementing adaptive radiotherapy techniques. \u003cbr\u003e—Keri Owen, \u003cem\u003eScope\u003c\/em\u003e, December 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe breadth of the book is impressive, and the authors of each chapter provide a wealth of up-to-date references making it easy for readers who are interested in exploring certain ART techniques and technologies in more detail … The editor and the authors are to be commended for producing a valuable work on a very dynamic field that offers a chance for meaningful clinical benefits to many patients receiving radiation therapy for a variety of cancer types and clinical indications.\u003cbr\u003e—Moyed Miften, Ph.D., University of Colorado School of Medicine, \u003cem\u003eMedical Physics \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe editor and authors are to be commended for putting together this excellent book describing the rationale, technologies, implementation, and future research for adaptive radiation therapy (ART). This topic is very timely as ART is the most logical approach to personalized medicine for cancer patients requiring radiation therapy as a single or combined modality treatment. The book contains a wealth of useful information ranging from practical workflow issues to directions of future research. I recommend this book for medical physicists and radiation oncologists who are interested in clinical practice and research utilizing advanced imaging and radiation therapy technology.\u003cbr\u003e—James C.H. Chu, Ph.D., Professor and Director of Medical Physics, Rush University Medical Center\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Li and his colleagues are to be commended for assembling within a single volume a compendium of recent vast technological progress that advances us towards this paramount goal [of individualized radiation therapy].\u003cbr\u003e—From the Foreword by J. Frank Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTreatment planning and delivery of physically and biologically adaptive radiation therapy: An introduction. \u003cstrong\u003ePart I.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment Planning. Goals of radiation therapy. 3D and 4D Morphological imaging for radiation treatment planning. Biological Imaging for Radiation Treatment Planning. Biomarkers for early radiation response. Inverse treatment planning. Biologically-based models for treatment planning. Tumor Radiation Response assessment and feedback for treatment planning. Normal Tissue Radiation Response Assessment and Feedback for treatment planning. \u003cstrong\u003ePart II.\u003c\/strong\u003e Treatment Delivery. IMRT delivery. CT-based IGRT technology. Non-CT based IGRT. Off-line Correction Strategies for interfraction variations. Online Correction strategies for interfraction variations. Intrafraction Variations and Management Technologies. Stereotactic radiation therapy delivery. Image-guide brachytherapy. Quality Assurance in Adaptive Radiation Therapy. \u003cstrong\u003ePart III. \u003c\/strong\u003eClinical Applications. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Central Nervous System. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck. Adaptive Radiation therapy for Breast. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Lung. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Liver. Adaptive Radiation Therapy for Prostate. 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