This book provides an in-depth introduction to radiotherapy physics. The emphasis in much of the work is on the clinical aspects of the field. Uniquely useful for both the physicist and non-physicist, Clinical Radiotherapy Physics gradually and sequentially develops each of its topics in clear, concise language. It includes important mathematical analyses, yet is written so that these sections can be skipped, if desired, without compromising understanding. The book is divided into seven parts covering basic physics (Parts I-II), equipment for radiotherapy (Part III), radiation dosimetry (Parts IV-V), radiation treatment planning (Part VI), and radiation safety and shielding (Part VII). For radiation oncologists, radiation therapists, and clinical physicists.

1 Scope of Clinical Radiotherapy Physics

2 Atoms, Molecules, and Matter
3 Propagation of Energy by Electromagnetic Waves
4 Nuclear Transitions and Radioactive Decay
5 Radioactive Decay Calculations
6 Collision and Radiation Loss in Charged-Particle Interactions
7 Photon Interactions
8 Conventional X-Ray Machines
9 Equipment for Radioisotope Teletherapy
10 Particle Accelerators
11 Quantification of Radiation Field: Radiation Units and Measurements
12 Instruments for Radiation Detection
13 Basic Ratios and Factors for the Dosimetry of External Beam
14 Beam Dosimetry: Additional Corrections - Special Situations
15 Treatment Dose Distribution Planning: Photon Beams
16 Physical Aspects of Electron Beam Therapy
17 Physics of the Use of Small Sealed Sources in Brachytherapy
18 Radiation Safety Standards
19 Radiation Safety in External-Beam Therapy
20 Radiation Safety in Brachytherapy
Appendix A and B.