Chapter 7: Photon Beams, Dose, and Kerma

The previous chapters presented a microscopic view of the interactions of photons with matter. Now we move to a more macroscopic level and consider how these interactions relate to measurable quantities in clinical applications. This will apply to photon beams used for both imaging and therapeutic applications.

7.1

Beam Attenuation and Spectrum

7.2

Dose and Kerma