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This chapter discusses the basics of clinical radiation physics and radiation biology. Special emphasis is placed on the key aspects of physics and radiobiology that guide clinical management and preparation for board exams and maintenance of certification exams.

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  1. Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Daniel M. Trifiletti

  2. Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA, USA

    Nicholas G. Zaorsky

  3. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA

    David J. Schlesinger

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  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA

    Daniel M. Trifiletti

  2. Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn State Cancer Institute, Hershey, PA, USA

    Nicholas G. Zaorsky

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Trifiletti, D.M., Zaorsky, N.G., Schlesinger, D.J. (2019). Physics and Radiobiology. In: Trifiletti, D., Zaorsky, N. (eds) Absolute Clinical Radiation Oncology Review. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-96809-4_13

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