The Physics of Radiotherapy X-Rays and Electrons.(Brief article)(Book review)

Radiologic Technology | March 1, 2008| | Copyright

THE PHYSICS OF RADIOTHERAPY X-RAYS AND ELECTRONS. Metcalfe P, Kron T, Hoban P. 2007. 916 pgs. Medical Physics Publishing. www.medicalphysics.org. $140.

Although the field of radiation physics has several established authors, this new book gives a somewhat different perspective on the field's basic content areas in radiation therapy, medical dosimetry and medical physics. The text is updated from the original version, titled The Physics of Radiotherapy X-Rays from Linear Accelerators, and is well written and comprehensive. The book's content also appears to be ...

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