Monte Carlo Techniques in Radiation Therapy

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the use of Monte Carlo methods for modeling various features of internal and external radiation sources. It addresses applications of the Monte Carlo particle transport simulation technique in radiation therapy, mainly focusing on external beam radiotherapy and brachytherapy. Along with presenting mathematical and technical aspects of the methods, the book discusses the modeling of medical linacs and other irradiation devices; issues specific to electron, photon, and proton ion beams and brachytherapy; and the optimization of treatment planning, radiation dosimetry, and quality assurance.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 342
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 289mm x 220mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 1011g
• ISBN-13: 9781466507920
• ISBN-10: 1466507926
• Artikelnr.: 36629265

Autorenporträt

Joao Seco is an assistant professor of radiation oncology at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. He earned his PhD from the Institute of Cancer Research, University of London. His research interests range from proton imaging and therapy to photon beam modeling Monte Carlo, electronic portal imaging, and 4D Monte Carlo proton and photon dosimetry. Frank Verhaegen is head of clinical physics research at the Maastro Clinic. He also holds a professorship at the University of Maastricht. Dr. Verhaegen is a fellow of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and the Institute of Physics. He earned his PhD from the University of Ghent. His research interests include imaging and dosimetry for photon and electron therapy, brachytherapy, particle therapy, and small animal radiotherapy.

Inhaltsangabe

Monte Carlo Fundamentals: History of Monte Carlo. Basics of Monte Carlo
Simulations. Variance Reduction Techniques. Overview of Monte Carlo Codes.
Application of Monte Carlo Techniques in Radiation Therapy: Applications of
Monte Carlo to Radiation Dosimetry. Monte Carlo Modeling of External Photon
Beams in Radiotherapy. Monte Carlo Modeling of External Electron Beams in
Radiotherapy. Dynamic Beam Delivery and 4D Monte Carlo. Patient Dose
Calculation. Monte Carlo Methods and Applications for Brachytherapy
Dosimetry and Treatment Planning. Monte Carlo as a QA Tool for Advanced
Radiation Therapy. Electrons: Clinical Considerations and Applications.
Photons: Clinical Considerations and Applications. Monte Carlo Calculations
for Proton and Ion Beam Dosimetry. Protons: Clinical Considerations and
Applications. Application of Monte Carlo Methods to Radionuclide Therapy.
Monte Carlo for Kilovoltage and Megavoltage Imaging. Monte Carlo
Calculations for PET-Based Treatment Verification of Ion Beam Therapy.
Monte Carlo Studies of Prompt Gamma Emission and of Proton
Radiography/Proton-CT. Monte Carlo for Treatment Device Design. GPU-Based
Fast Monte Carlo Simulation for Radiotherapy Dose Calculation. Monte Carlo
for Shielding of Radiotherapy Facilities. Index.