Brachytherapy Physics

Instructor:
Wei Luo
650
Credits:
3.0
001
Building:
TBD
Room:
TBD
Semester:
Spring 2025
Start Date:
End Date:
Name:
Brachytherapy Physics
Requisites:

Prereq: RAS/RM/PHY 546; RM/PHY 472G; RAS/RM 649 (may be a co-requisite)

Class Type:
LEC
9:45 am
11:00 am
Days:
MW

A presentation of the full scope of use of implanted radiation sources for medical purposes. The course includes consideration of all aspects of brachytherapy dosimetry and treatment planning as well as modern and cutting-edge brachytherapy clinical practice. Characteristics of interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal implants, as well as remote afterloaders, are considered.

A presentation of the full scope of use of implanted radiation sources for medical purposes. The course includes consideration of all aspects of brachytherapy dosimetry and treatment planning as well as modern and cutting-edge brachytherapy clinical practice. Characteristics of interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal implants, as well as remote afterloaders, are considered.

RAS