2nd Edition

Problems and Solutions in Medical Physics Radiotherapy Physics

By Kwan Hoong Ng, Ngie Min Ung, Robin Hill Copyright 2027
196 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

196 Pages 46 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

This volume serves as a study guide and revision resource for postgraduate students preparing for examinations in radiotherapy physics. The problems and solutions presented reflect the typical syllabi adopted by universities and training programmes worldwide. This invaluable study guide should be used in conjunction with other key textbooks in the field to provide additional learning... Read more

Chapter 1: External Beam Therapy Equipment, Chapter 2: Photon Beam Physics, Chapter 3: Electron Beam Physics, Chapter 4: Treatment Planning for External Beam Radiotherapy, Chapter 5: Characteristics of Ideal Radiation Dosimeters, Chapter 6: Special Procedures and Advanced Techniques in Radiotherapy, Chapter 7: External Beam Commissioning and Quality Assurance, Chapter 8: Brachytherapy Treatment and Quality Assurance, Chapter 9: Basic Radiobiology, Chapter 10: Radiation Protection and Safety in Radiotherapy

Biography

Kwan Hoong Ng, PhD, DABMP, FIOMP, FIUPESM, received his MSc (medical physics) from the University of Aberdeen and PhD (medical physics) from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. He is certified by the American Board of Medical Physicists.

Ngie Min Ung, PhD, FMAMP, MIPEM, MIPM, obtained Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering and Master of Medical Physics from the University of Malaya.

Robin Hill, PhD, FACPSEM, FAIP, MAAPM, received an MSc (Medical and Health Physics) from the University of Adelaide and PhD from the University of Sydney.