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Applied physics for radiation oncology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9942
Stanton, Robert. Madison, Wi.: Medical Physics Publishing , 1996.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ269 S792 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Stanton, Robert
Place of Publication
Madison, Wi.
Publisher
Medical Physics Publishing
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Radiotherapy
Health Physics
ISBN
094483860X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ269 S792 1996

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Artificial intelligence in radiation oncology and biomedical physics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125045
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group , 2023.
Audience
Professional
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Editor
Valdes, Gilmer
Xing, Lei
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Imaging in medical diagnosis and therapy
Subjects
Artificial Intelligence
Electronic Data Processing
Medical Informatics
Radiotherapy
Radiation Oncology
Health Physics
ISBN
9780367538101
9781000903812
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Atoms, radiation, and radiation protection

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Turner, James E. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH , 2007. 3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Author
Turner, James E
Edition
3rd completely rev. and enl. ed.
Place of Publication
Weinheim
Publisher
Wiley-VCH
Publication Date
2007
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Physics textbook
Subjects
Nuclear Energy
Radiation Effects
Radiation Protection
Radiometry
ISBN
9783527406067
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Development of a biokinetic model for radionuclide-contaminated wounds and procedures for their assessment, dosimetry and treatment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16218
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2007.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.156
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
xvi, 411 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Series
NCRP report 156
Subjects
Radiation Injuries - therapy
Radiometry - methods
Radiation Protection
Models, Biological
Radioisotopes - adverse effects
Risk Assessment - methods
Wounds, Penetrating - therapy
Guideline
ISBN
9780929600932
0929600932
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2007 v.156

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Fundamental physics of radiology

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15314
Meredith, W. J, Massey, J. B. Bristol: John Wright & Sons Ltd , 1977. 3rd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 M47 1977
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Meredith, W. J
Massey, J. B
Edition
3rd ed.
Place of Publication
Bristol
Publisher
John Wright & Sons Ltd
Publication Date
1977
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiology
ISBN
0723604509
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN110 M47 1977

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Fundamentals of x-ray and radium physics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1562
Selman, Joseph. Springfield, Ill.: Charles C. Thomas , 1985. 7th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 S468f 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Selman, Joseph
Edition
7th ed.
Place of Publication
Springfield, Ill.
Publisher
Charles C. Thomas
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiotherapy
Radium
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN110 S468f 1985

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Guidance for emergency response dosimetry recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121018
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2017.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; 1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Metho…
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Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
1 online resource
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 179
Subjects
Radiometry
Disaster Planning
Radiation Protection
Emergency Medical Services - organization & administration
Abstract
Table of Contents:
1. Executive Summary -- 2. Introduction -- 2.1 Scope -- 2.2 Report Goals -- 2.3 Framework -- 2.4 Emergency Workers -- 3. Dosimetry Needs and Key Concepts -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 What is Dosimetry? -- 3.3 Dosimetry Programs -- 3.4 Dose of Record -- 3.5 Key Concepts -- 4. Methods of Dose Determination and Estimation: Operational -- 4.1 Framework and Situational Description -- 4.2 Measurements with Limited Resources -- 4.3 Categories of Radiation Equipment -- 4.3.1 Instrument Types -- 4.3.2 Instrument Radiological Quantities -- 4.3.3 Applicable ANSI Standards -- 4.3.4 Operational Ranges of Existing Equipment -- 4.4 Mission Applicability -- 4.4.1 Handheld Survey Meter -- 4.4.2 Aerial Measurements -- 4.4.3 Large Mobile and Transportable Radiation Detectors -- 4.4.4 Radiation Portal Monitors and Fixed Detector Networks -- 4.5 Data Aggregation -- 5. Recording, Tracking and Communicating Dosimetry Results -- 5.1 Emergency Worker Dosimetry Recordkeeping -- 5.2 Dose Tracking and Communication with the Incident Command System -- 5.3 Communicating Radiation Dose -- 5.3.1 Communicating Dose to Emergency Workers -- 5.3.2 Additional Audiences -- 5.3.3 Challenges in Communicating Radiation Dose -- 6. Recommendations for Response Organization's Radiological Capability -- 6.1 Objective -- 6.2 Capability Recommendations -- 6.2.1 Basic Level Capability -- 6.2.2 Intermediate Level Capability -- 6.2.3 Advanced Level Capability -- 6.3 On-Scene Functional Capability -- 7. Status of Emergency Workers with Regulations and Guidance -- 7.1 NRC Regulations -- 7.2 DOE Regulations -- 7.3 OSHA Regulations -- 7.4 EPA Regulations -- 7.5 PAG Manual -- 7.6 IAEA Guidance -- 7.7 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and Emergency Worker Dosimetry -- 8. Data Needs for Dose Reconstruction -- 8.1 Dose Reconstruction
8.2 Fundamental Elements -- 8.2.1 Source Term -- 8.2.2 Environmental Transport -- 8.2.3 Receptor Definition -- 8.2.4 Exposure Scenario -- 8.2.5 Calculation of Dose -- 8.3 Key Issues -- 8.3.1 Dose Endpoint Identification -- 8.3.2 Model Domain -- 8.3.3 Data Sources -- 8.3.4 Uncertainty -- 8.3.5 Lessons from Previous Dose Reconstructions -- 9. Conclusion -- Appendix A. Units ConversionTable -- Appendix B. Excerpts from Previous NCRP Publications -- B.1 Report No. 138 (NCRP, 2001) -- B.2 Commentary No. 19 (NCRP, 2005) -- B.3 Report No. 165 (NCRP, 2010) -- Appendix C. Biodosimetry -- Appendix D. Example of a Robust Emergency Response Dosimetry Program -- D.1 Equipment -- D.1.1 Dosimeter Kit -- D.1.2 Dose Assessment Kit -- D.1.3 Surrogate Control Passive Dosimeter Kit -- D.2 Personnel and Procedures -- D.2.1 First Responding Personnel -- D.2.2 Dose Assessment Unit -- D.3 Challenges of a Robust Dosimetry Program -- D.4 Contingencies Jurisdictions -- Appendix E Placing Doses in Perspective -- Abbreviations and Acronyms -- Glossary -- References -- Scientific Committee and Staff -- The NCRP -- Officers -- Members.
Notes
Title page: Oct 2, 2017
ISBN
9780913392133
9780913392102
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Introduction to radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog420
Martin, Alan, Harbison, Samuel A. New York, NY: Chapman and Hall , 1996. 4th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 M379 1990
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Martin, Alan
Harbison, Samuel A
Edition
4th ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Chapman and Hall
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Radiation Protection
ISBN
0412631105
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 M379 1990

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Introduction to radiological physics and radiation dosimetry

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120211
Attix, Frank H. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA , 2004.
Audience
Professional
Table of Contents:; IONIZING RADIATION -- QUANTITIES FOR DESCRIBING THE INTERACTION OF IONIZING RADIATION WITH MATTER -- EXPONENTIAL ATTENUATION -- CHARGED-PARTICLE AND RADIATION EQUILIBRIA -- ABSORBED DOSE IN RADIOACTIVE MEDIA -- RADIOACTIVE DECAY; GAMMA- AND X-RAY INTERACTIONS IN MATTER -- CHARG…
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Author
Attix, Frank H.
Place of Publication
Weinheim
Publisher
Wiley-VCH Verlag GMBH & Co. KGaA
Publication Date
2004
Series
EBSCOhost eBook
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Dosage
Radiometry - methods
Abstract
Table of Contents:
IONIZING RADIATION -- QUANTITIES FOR DESCRIBING THE INTERACTION OF IONIZING RADIATION WITH MATTER -- EXPONENTIAL ATTENUATION -- CHARGED-PARTICLE AND RADIATION EQUILIBRIA -- ABSORBED DOSE IN RADIOACTIVE MEDIA -- RADIOACTIVE DECAY
GAMMA- AND X-RAY INTERACTIONS IN MATTER -- CHARGED-PARTICLE INTERACTIONS IN MATTER -- X-RAY PRODUCTION AND QUALITY
CAVITY THEORY -- DOSIMETRY FUNDAMENTALS -- IONIZATION CHAMBERS -- DOSIMETRY AND CALlBRATION OF PHOTON AND ELECTRON BEAMS WITH CAVITY ION CHAMBERS -- INTEGRATING DOSIMETERS -- DOSIMETRY BY PULSE-MODE DETECTORS -- NEUTRON INTERACTIONS AND DOSIMETRY.
ISBN
9780471011460
9783527617135
0471011460
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Introduction to radiological physics and radiation dosimetry

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Attix, Frank H. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 1986.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 A885 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Attix, Frank H
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
1986
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Dosage
Notes
E-book available. Introduction to radiological physics and radiation dosimetry. 2004.
ISBN
471011460
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN110 A885 1986

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Khan's the physics of radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122966
Gibbons, John P. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health , 2020. 6th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 K45 2020
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Alternate Title
Physics of radiation therapy
Author
Gibbons, John P.
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xi, 598 p. : ill. ; 29 cm
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiotherapy
Radiometry
Radiotherapy Dosage
Notes
Preceded by Khan's the physics of radiation therapy / Faiz M. Khan, John P. Gibbons. 5th ed. 2014.
CN Library copy is housed in the UHNBC Library.
ISBN
9781496397522
9781451182453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Vancouver Library
Victoria Library
CN Library
Call Number
WN110 K45 2020

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Khan's the physics of radiation therapy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114558
Khan, Faiz M., Gibbons, John P. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health , 2014. 5th ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 K45 2014
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Alternate Title
Physics of radiation therapy
Author
Khan, Faiz M.
Gibbons, John P.
Edition
5th ed.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xi, 572 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiotherapy
Radiometry
Radiotherapy Dosage
Notes
Preceded by Physics of radiation therapy by Faiz M. Khan. 4th ed. 2010.
ISBN
1451182457
9781451182453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Abbotsford Library
Kelowna Library
Surrey Library
Call Number
WN110 K45 2014

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Physics and dosimetry of therapy electron beam

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog447
Klevenhagen, Stanley C. Madison, Wi.: Medical Physics Publishing , 1993.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 K64 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Klevenhagen, Stanley C
Place of Publication
Madison, Wi.
Publisher
Medical Physics Publishing
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Electrons - therapeutic use
Health Physics
Radiotherapy
ISBN
0944838367
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 K64 1993

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Physics for radiation protection

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13313
Martin, James E. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons , 2000.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 M381 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Martin, James E
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
xix, 713 p. : ill. ; 26 cm
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Physics
ISBN
0471353736 (alk. paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN110 M381 2000

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Practical radiation protection in healthcare

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14302
Oxford ; New York: Oxford University Press , 2002.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN110 P895 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Editor
Martin, Colin J
Sutton, David G
Place of Publication
Oxford ; New York
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2002
Physical Description
xxiv, 415 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Dosage
Radiation Effects
Radiation Injuries - prevention & control
Health Physics
ISBN
0192630822 (acid-free paper)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WN110 P895 2002

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Problems and solutions in medical physics : radiotherapy physics

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124547
Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2023.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Editor
Ng, Kwan-Hoong
Ung, Ngie Min
Hill, Robin
Place of Publication
Boca Raton, FL
Publisher
CRC Press
Publication Date
2023
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Series in medical physics and biomedical engineering
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology - methods
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Radiotherapy
ISBN
9781482240054
9781482240085
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation dose management for fluoroscopically-guided interventional medical procedures

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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2011.
Audience
Professional
  1 read online  
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2011
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
NCRP report 168
Ebrary books
Subjects
Fluoroscopy - instrumentation
Radiography, Interventional - adverse effects
Radiation Protection
Radiation Dosage
Equipment Safety
ISBN
9780982384367
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation oncology : a physicist's-eye view : biological and medical physics

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Goitein, Michael. New York, NY: Springer , 2008.
Audience
Professional
Radiation in the treatment of cancer; Uncertainty; Mapping anatomy; Designing a treatment beam; Biology matters; Designing a treatment plan; Motion management; Planning manually; IMRT and optimization; Proton therapy in water; Proton therapy in the patient; Quality assurance; Confidence
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Author
Goitein, Michael
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer
Publication Date
2008
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology - methods
Abstract
Radiation in the treatment of cancer
Uncertainty
Mapping anatomy
Designing a treatment beam
Biology matters
Designing a treatment plan
Motion management
Planning manually
IMRT and optimization
Proton therapy in water
Proton therapy in the patient
Quality assurance
Confidence
ISBN
9780387726441 (alk. paper)
0387726446 (alk. paper)
9780387726458 (e-ISBN)
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation oncology physics : a handbook for teachers and students

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International Atomic Energy Agency. Vienna, Austria: International Atomic Energy Agency , 2005.
Audience
Professional
  2 read online  
Corporate Author
International Atomic Energy Agency
Editor
Podgorsak, E.B.
Place of Publication
Vienna, Austria
Publisher
International Atomic Energy Agency
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
657 p. : ill.
Subjects
Health Physics
Radiation Oncology
Radiometry
Radiation Dosage
Radiotherapy
Radionuclide Imaging
Radiation Monitoring
Radiotherapy Planning, Computer Assisted
Handbooks
ISBN
9201073046
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Online
Audience
Professional
Location
Internet
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Radiation protection for particle accelerator facilities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13368
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements. [Bethesda, MD]: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements , 2003.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.144
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corporate Author
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Publication Date
2003
Series
NCRP report 144
Subjects
Radiation Protection
Particle Accelerators
Safety - standards
ISBN
0929600770
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Kelowna Library
Call Number
WN650 N39 2003 v.144

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