The Use of Computers in Radiation Therapy: XIIIth International Conference Heidelberg, Germany May 22–25,...

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Wolfgang Schlegel Thomas Bortfeld

The Use of Computers in Radiation Therapy

XIIIth International Conference Heidelberg, Germany May 22–25, 2000

Wolfgang Schlegel, Thomas Bortfeld

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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
05 May 2000

Radiotherapy; Medical imaging; Personal computers

Computers have had and will continue to have a tremendous impact on professional activity in almost all areas. This applies to radiological medicine and in particular to radiation therapy. This book compiles the most recent developments and results of the application of computers and computer science as presented at the XIIIth International Conference on the Use of Computers in Radiation Therapy in Heidelberg, Germany. The text of both oral presentations and posters is included. The book is intended for computer sientists, medical physicists, engineers and physicians in the field of radiation therapy and provides a comprehensive survey of the entire field.

Edited by: Wolfgang Schlegel, Thomas Bortfeld
Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
Country of Publication: Germany
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2000
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.545kg
ISBN: 9783540671763
ISBN 10: 3540671765
Pages: 604
Publication Date: 05 May 2000
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Monday, 22 May 2000 Focus Session: Inverse Planning (Steve Webb).- Session: Optimization/Inverse Planning 1.- Session: Computer Science.- Focus Session: Monte Carlo-Based Routine Clinical Treatment Planning (David Rogers).- Session: Computer Science/Imaging.- Tuesday, 23 May 2000 Focus Session: IMRT Delivery: Theoretical Concepts and Clinical Reality (Arthur Boyer, Wilfried DeNeve).- Session: IMRT Delivery Techniques.- Session: Dose Calculation & Biological Models.- Wednesday, 24 May 2000 Focus Session: Quality Assurance in Treatment Verification of Conformal Radiation Therapy (Fridtjof Nüsslin).- Session: IMRT Delivery & Verification.- Session: Other Treatment Modalities.- Session: Quality Assurance.- Session: Monte Carlo 1.- Session: Monte Carlo 2.- Session: Brachytherapy.- Thursday, 25 May 2000 Focus Session: New Approaches in Patient Positioning — Strengthening a Weak Chain Link (Gig Mageras).- Session: Optimization/Inverse Planning 2.- Session: EPID & Patient Positioning.- Author Index.