A Primer on Theory and Operation of Linear Accelerators in Radiation Therapy, 3rd edition

A Primer on Theory and Operation of Linear Accelerators in Radiation Therapy, 3rd edition

Author:  C. J. Karzmark and Robert J. Morton (Edited by James Lamb)
ISBN:  9781930524965
Published:  January 2018 | 36 pp | softcover

Price:   $ 40.00


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Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction
2. Energy Designation in Accelerators
3. An Elementary Linear Accelerator
4. A Comparison of Linacs with Diagnostic X-ray Generators
5. Major Linac Modules and Components
6. Microwave Power Sources
6a. Microwave Cavities
6b. The Klystron
6c. The Magnetron
7. The Waveguide and Circulator
8. Accelerator Structures
8a. Traveling-wave Accelerator Structures
8b. Standing-wave Accelerator Structures
9. Multiple X-ray Energy Mode Accelerators
9a. Traveling-wave Accelerator Structures
9b. Standing-wave Accelerator Structures
10. Bending Magnet
11. Treatment Head
12. Image-guided Radiotherapy
13. Physiologic Beam Gating
14. Functional Block Diagram and Auxiliary Systems
15. Operational Review