Shielding Techniques for Radiation Oncology Facilities, Second Edition

Author:  Patton H. McGinley
ISBN:  9781930524675
Published:  2002 | 184 pp | eBook


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IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology (Review of the First Ed.  |  May/June 1998


Review of First Edition:

"This short book is a valuable introduction and reference for any biomedical engineer engaged in shielding from the effects of radiation. The book starts with a condensed but informative history of radiation protection. Shield and Maze design are then described for both conventional and high-energy facilities. Metal and concrete shields are discusssed in detail in a separate chapter. There is also a separate brief chapter on photoneutrons from hgih energy (greater than 10 Mev) electron accelerators. Some special topics also included are radiation skyshine, HVAC considerations, air activation, ozone, and some alternate shielding materials. Simulator, HDR, and brachytherapy rooms are considered separately.

"This book updates shielding for modern radiation sources and techniques. It is a practical book that is based on examples rather than excessive theoretical aspects of radiation. Problems and an extensive reference list make this book suitable for a senior- or graduate-level course in medical or health physics."

Yixiong Xu