Physics for medical imaging applications : proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on "Optimising Detectors, Imaging and Computing Technologies from Nuclear Physics", Archamps, France, 27 October - 8 November 2005

The book introduces the fundamental aspects of digital imaging and covers four main themes: - Ultrasound techniques and imaging applications, - Magnetic resonance and MPJ in hospital, - Digital imaging with X-rays - Emission tomography (PET and SPECT). Each of these topics is developed by analysing the underlying physics principles and their implementation, quality and safety aspects, clinical performance and recent advancements in the field. Some issues specific to the individual techniques are also treated, e.g. choice of radioisotopes or contrast agents, optimisation of data acquisition and storage, readout electronics, modelling and computer algorithms for imaging and measurement in ultrasounds and tomography applications. All topics are presented with didactical language and style, making this book an appropriate reference for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive introduction to the field as well as a reliable outlook on the most recent developments. ASD......Page 1 front-matter......Page 2 1. Fundamental Radiobiology and its Application to Radiation Oncology......Page 18 2. Accuracy Strategies in Radiotherapy......Page 25 3. Dosimetry for Photon and Electron Radiation......Page 42 4. Nomenclature in Radiotherapy......Page 67 5. Quality Assurance in Radiotherapy......Page 81 6. Radiotherapy Accidents......Page 90 7. Clinical Applications of 3-D Conformal Radiotherapy......Page 95 8. Treatment Planning IMRT Optimization - Basic and Advanced Techniques......Page 103 9. Treatment Planning-Stereotactic Treatment Techniques......Page 115 10. Image Guided Radiotherapy......Page 121 11. Clinical Use of 3-D Image Registration......Page 134 12. Geometrical Uncertainties in Radiotherapy......Page 141 13. Delivery of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Including Compensation for Organ Motion......Page 147 14. Hadrontherapy Cancer Treatment With Proton and Carbon Beams......Page 168 15. Proton Therapy......Page 175 16. Photon Sources for Brachytherapy......Page 184 17. Calibration of Photon Sources for Brachytherapy......Page 193 18. Cancer of the Cervix - Examples of BT Treatment Techniques......Page 207 19. Paris System for Interstitial Brachytherapy......Page 217 20. Solid State Detectors for Quality Assurance in Brachytherapy......Page 224 21. Monte Carlo Application in Brachytherapy Dosimetry......Page 235 back-matter......Page 247 The book introduces the fundamental aspects of digital imaging and covers four main themes: Ultrasound techniques and imaging applications; Magnetic resonance and MPJ in hospital; Digital imaging with X-rays; and Emission tomography (PET and SPECT). Each of these topics is developed by analysing the underlying physics principles and their implementation, quality and safety aspects, clinical performance and recent advancements in the field. Some issues specific to the individual techniques are also treated, e.g. choice of radioisotopes or contrast agents, optimisation of data acquisition and storage, readout electronics, modelling and computer algorithms for imaging and measurement in ultrasounds and tomography applications. All topics are presented with didactical language and style, making this book an appropriate reference for students and professionals seeking a comprehensive introduction to the field as well as a reliable outlook on the most recent developments This book introduces the fundamental aspects of digital imaging and covers four main themes: ultrasound techniques and imaging applications, magnetic resonance and MPJ in hospital, digital imaging with X-rays, and emission tomography (PET and SPECT). Each topic is developed by analyzing the underlying physics principles and their implementation, quality and safety aspects, clinical performance, and recent advancements in the field. This volume introduces the fundamental aspects of digital imaging and covers four main themes - ultrasound techniques and imaging applications, magnetic resonance and MPJ in hospital, digital imaging with X-rays, and emission tomography Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute on Optimising Detectors, Imaging and Computing Technologies from Nuclear Physics in General and Security Applications, Archamps, France, 27 October - 8 November 2005