Relative biological effectiveness in ion beam therapy

This publication covers all the aspects of the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of ion beams, including laboratory measurements of RBE and the important variables that influence it, dose related quantities and units, and approaches to the clinical use of the concept of RBE based on experimental findings, theoretical models, and previous clinical experience with fast neutrons and ions. This publication is the result of a joint initiative of the IAEA and ICRU (International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements). It is the only current extensive review of ion beam RBE, and it is expected to be a reference volume for existing and future centers employing ion beams for therapeutic use.--Publisher's description.

Year

2008

Language

English

Series

Technical reports series / International Atomic Energy Agency -- no. 461

Publisher

International Atomic Energy Agency

Editions

1

Pages

153

ISBN

9789201078070

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