Böcker i IPEM-IOP Series in Physics and Engineering in Medicine and Biology-serien

This book is essential reading for medical physicists in radiation protection, diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine, as well as radiographers and technologists, due to changes in global dosimetry requirements. Additionally, it presents guidelines for medical physicists and others using radiation.

This book aims to teach students, instructors and professionals the basis of optical techniques for biomedical investigation. It is a text for researchers active at the interface between biology, medicine and optics. With the format of a classical textbook, this work contains the underlying theory of biological optics and applications to real laboratory problems, via exercises and homework.

Magnetic Nanoparticles for Medical Diagnostics aims to encourage members of the medical profession to join experts from other fields of research in exploring the unique physical properties of magnetic nanoparticles for medical applications.

This book provides a review of the history and technologies in the development of computational small animal models, with a focus on their application in preclinical imaging, radiation therapy and dosimetry calculations. It provides an overview of model design of computational models, identification of anatomical data, the tools used for solving problems and animal model application in preclinical research.

Anthropomorphic Phantoms in Image Quality and Patient Dose Optimization: A EUTEMPE Network book is invaluable for medical physicists and biomedical engineers, and it is unique in its form and content. The book focuses on the practical applications of anthropomorphic phantoms for research and educational purposes, and includes tutorials and self-training examples.

Biomechanical Modeling of the Cardiovascular System brings together the challenges and experiences of academic scientists, leading engineers, industry researchers and students to enable them to analyse results of all aspects of biomechanics and biomedical engineering. It also provides a springboard to discuss the practical challenges and to propose solutions on this complex subject.

Design and Shielding of Radiotherapy Treatment Facilities provides readers with a single point of reference for protection advice to the construction and modification of radiotherapy facilities. The book assembles a faculty of national and international experts on all modalities including megavoltage and kilovoltage photons, brachytherapy and high-energy particles, and on conventional and Monte Carlo shielding calculations. This book is a comprehensive reference for qualified experts and radiation-shielding designers in radiation physics and also useful to anyone involved in the design of radiotherapy facilities.

This book covers the principles, advantages and potential pitfalls that occur in proton therapy, especially its radiobiological modelling applications. It is intended to educate, inform and stimulate further research questions by blending the relevant physics, biology and medical aspects of this multidisciplinary subject.