An Essential Guide to Radiation Dosimetry for Medical Applications
Principles, Technologies, and Clinical Applications
- 1st Edition - January 1, 2027
- Latest edition
- Editors: Jayachandran Venkatesan, K. Jayapalan
- Language: English
An Essential Guide to Radiation Dosimetry for Medical Applications: Principles, Technologies, and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concep… Read more
Description
Description
An Essential Guide to Radiation Dosimetry for Medical Applications: Principles, Technologies, and Clinical Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts, advanced methodologies, and emerging technologies in radiation dosimetry. This book serves as an essential resource for researchers, clinicians, and students involved in cancer research, bioinformatics, medical physics, radiology, and radiation therapy, offering in-depth insights into both theoretical principles and practical applications. The content covers core topics such as radiation interactions, dosimetry materials, and simulation techniques, alongside clinical and diagnostic applications. It also explores innovative approaches like artificial intelligence, nanodosimetry, and quality assurance, ensuring readers stay current with technological advancements. This book benefits the academic audience by enhancing their knowledge of dosimetry science and fostering the development of safer, more effective radiation practices. It supports education, research, and clinical decision-making, ultimately advancing the field of radiation physics and improving patient outcomes.
Key features
Key features
- Offers an in-depth analysis of core dosimetry principles and advanced techniques, enabling a thorough understanding of radiation measurement and safety
- Explores emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and nanodosimetry, keeping readers at the forefront of innovation in the field
- Provides practical insights into clinical and diagnostic applications, supporting evidence-based decision-making and improved patient outcomes
Readership
Readership
Researchers, clinicians, and students in radiation oncology, radiology, medical physics, and cancer research
Table of contents
Table of contents
Section I: Fundamental Concepts and Physical Principles
1. Basic Principles of Radiation Dosimetry and Radiation Units
2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter and Biological Effects
3. Basic Principles of Ionometry and Use of Ion Chamber in Radiation Dosimetry
4. Monte Carlo Simulations in Radiotherapy Dosimetry
Section II: Materials and Techniques in Radiation Dosimetry
5. Radiochromic Film Dosimetry: Past, Present, and Future
6. Hydrogels for Three-Dimensional Ionizing-Radiation Dosimetry
7. Preparation and Characterisation of Polymer Gel Dosimetry
8. 3D-Printed Imaging and Dosimetry Phantoms in Radiation Therapy
9. Solid-State Dosimetry – The Role of Solid-State Dosimetry in Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques
10. Electron Spin Resonance Dosimetry
11. A Review of Micro Silica Beads in Radiation Dosimetry Applications
Section III: Dosimetry in Clinical and Diagnostic Applications
12. Radiation Dosimetry for Diagnostic Medical Exposures
13. Clinical Perspectives on Dosimetry in Molecular Radiotherapy
14. Clinical Applications and Biological Dosimetry
Section IV: Emerging Technologies and Advanced Computational Approaches
15. Application and Progress of Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy Dose Prediction
16. Mechanization and Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning
17. Concept of Metal-Based Nanodosimetry and Microdosimetry
Section V: Quality Assurance, Calibration, and Optimization
18. Comparison of Different Calibration Methods for Dosimetry
19. Radiation Detectors for Dosimetry and Imaging
20. Open Issues in Radiation Dosimetry: Principles and Future Approaches
Section VI: Disease-Specific and Personalized Applications
21. Adaptive Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Effects on Dosimetric, Clinical, and Toxicity Outcomes
1. Basic Principles of Radiation Dosimetry and Radiation Units
2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter and Biological Effects
3. Basic Principles of Ionometry and Use of Ion Chamber in Radiation Dosimetry
4. Monte Carlo Simulations in Radiotherapy Dosimetry
Section II: Materials and Techniques in Radiation Dosimetry
5. Radiochromic Film Dosimetry: Past, Present, and Future
6. Hydrogels for Three-Dimensional Ionizing-Radiation Dosimetry
7. Preparation and Characterisation of Polymer Gel Dosimetry
8. 3D-Printed Imaging and Dosimetry Phantoms in Radiation Therapy
9. Solid-State Dosimetry – The Role of Solid-State Dosimetry in Advanced Radiation Therapy Techniques
10. Electron Spin Resonance Dosimetry
11. A Review of Micro Silica Beads in Radiation Dosimetry Applications
Section III: Dosimetry in Clinical and Diagnostic Applications
12. Radiation Dosimetry for Diagnostic Medical Exposures
13. Clinical Perspectives on Dosimetry in Molecular Radiotherapy
14. Clinical Applications and Biological Dosimetry
Section IV: Emerging Technologies and Advanced Computational Approaches
15. Application and Progress of Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy Dose Prediction
16. Mechanization and Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Therapy Treatment Planning
17. Concept of Metal-Based Nanodosimetry and Microdosimetry
Section V: Quality Assurance, Calibration, and Optimization
18. Comparison of Different Calibration Methods for Dosimetry
19. Radiation Detectors for Dosimetry and Imaging
20. Open Issues in Radiation Dosimetry: Principles and Future Approaches
Section VI: Disease-Specific and Personalized Applications
21. Adaptive Radiotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: Effects on Dosimetric, Clinical, and Toxicity Outcomes
Product details
Product details
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: January 1, 2027
- Language: English
About the editors
About the editors
JV
Jayachandran Venkatesan
Dr. Jayachandran Venkatesan M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. is an assistant professor in Yenepoya Research Centre (YRC), Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), India. He worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Bioengineering, Incheon National University, and Hanyang University, South Korea. Previously, he worked as a Research Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Marine Bioprocess Research Center (MBPRC) at Pukyong National University, South Korea. He received his Master of Science in chemistry from Thiruvalluvar University in 2005. Further, He received his Ph.D. from Pukyong National University in 2011. His primary research interests are the investigation and development of naturally derived polymers, ceramics, and protein-based materials for biomedical applications. Furthermore, he works on natural biomaterials for tissue engineering and drug delivery applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Yenepoya Research Centre, Mangaluru, Karnataka, IndiaKJ
K. Jayapalan
Dr.K.Jayapalan has been a medical physicist in the radiation oncology dept for 15 years. He is trained in various dosimetry systems, has commissioned three linear accelerator machines, and has carried out various dosimetric tests. He has done over 10,000 patients’ radiotherapy plans using various techniques and validated the dosimetric accuracy of intensity-modulated radiotherapy plans, volumetric modulated treatment plans two-dimensionally, three dimensionally and point dose using various dosimetric systems.
Affiliations and expertise
Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), India