Introduction to Particle Therapy: An Educational Handbook

Introduction to Particle Therapy: An Educational Handbook, Volume 1, is a comprehensive guide to modern particle radiation therapy. This medical book focuses on the fundamental physics of proton and heavy-ion beams, explaining how specific depth-dose profiles allow for targeted cancer treatment. It covers essential topics in nuclear physics and internal medicine, detailing the engineering design of therapy machines, beam-delivery systems, and treatment-planning methods.

This science and math resource explores radiobiology, dosimetry, and image-guidance technologies to ensure precise treatment delivery. The text highlights cutting-edge research in accelerator technology and emerging developments like FLASH therapy. Designed for students and researchers in radiologic technology and engineering, the handbook includes practical exercises and matRad code. It serves as an authoritative reference for those studying the intersection of physics and medical technology.