FUNDAMENTALS OF IONIZING RADIATION DOSIMETRY

1 Background and Essentials 1
2 Charged-Particle Interactions with Matter 29
3 Uncharged-Particle Interactions with Matter 143
4 Field and Dosimetric Quantities, Radiation Equilibrium – Definitions and Inter-Relations 215
5 Elementary Aspects of the Attenuation of Uncharged Particles 259
6 Macroscopic Aspects of the Transport of Radiation Through Matter 279
7 Characterization of Radiation Quality 315
8 The Monte Carlo Simulation of the Transport of Radiation Through Matter 349
9 Cavity Theory 397
10 Overview of Radiation Detectors and Measurements 443
11 Primary Radiation Standards 473
12 Ionization Chambers 497
13 Chemical Dosimeters 533
14 Solid-State Detector Dosimetry 577
15 Reference Dosimetry for External Beam Radiation Therapy 631
16 Dosimetry of Small and Composite Radiotherapy Photon Beams 693
17 Reference Dosimetry for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology 729
18 Absorbed Dose Determination for Radionuclides 753
19 Neutron Dosimetry 813
A Data Tables 841

A new, comprehensively updated edition of the acclaimed textbook by F.H. Attix (Introduction to Radiological Physics and Radiation Dosimetry) taking into account the substantial developments in dosimetry since its first edition. This monograph covers charged and uncharged particle interactions at a level consistent with the advanced use of the Monte Carlo method in dosimetry; radiation quantities, macroscopic behaviour and the characterization of radiation fields and beams are covered in detail. A number of chapters include addenda presenting derivations and discussions that offer new insight into established dosimetric principles and concepts. The theoretical aspects of dosimetry are given in the comprehensive chapter on cavity theory, followed by the description of primary measurement standards, ionization chambers, chemical dosimeters and solid state detectors. Chapters on applications include reference dosimetry for standard and small fields in radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology and interventional procedures, dosimetry of unsealed and sealed radionuclide sources, and neutron beam dosimetry. The topics are presented in a logical, easy-to-follow sequence and the text is supplemented by numerous illustrative diagrams, tables and appendices.

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