Part I Radiation Therapy Physics 1 Atomic and Nuclear Structure 2 Radioactive Decay 3 Properties and Production of Radiation 4 Interactions of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter 5 Interactions of Particulate Radiation with Matter 6 Quantification and Measurement of Dose 7 Characteristics of Photon Beams 8 Dosimetry of Photon Beams in Water 9 Dosimetry of Photon Beams in a Patient 10 Dosimetry of Electron Beams 11 Physics and Dosimetry of Brachytherapy 12 Advanced Treatment Planning for EBRT 13 Linac Quality Assurance 14 Radiation Protection and Safety 15 Quality Management Program 16 Special Topics: Hyperthermia and Computers Part II Radiation Therapy Biology 17 Molecular Biology and Signaling 18 Cancer Genetic and Molecular Characteristics 19 Molecular Mechanisms of DNA Damage and Repair 20 Cell Death and Survival Assays 21 Fractionated Radiation Survival Models 22 Oxygen Effect, Relative Biological Effectiveness and Linear Energy Transfer 23 Tumor Microenvironment 24 Cell and Tissue Kinetics 25 Acute Effects of Total Body Irradiation (TBI) 26 Normal Tissue Radiation Responses 27 Therapeutic Ratio 28 Combined Modality Therapy 29 Biology of Brachytherapy, Particle Therapy, and Alternative Radiation Modalities 30 Hyperthermia 31 Carcinogenesis and Heritable Effects 32 Radiation Effects in the Embryo and Fetus Appendix A Glossary of Terms and Physical Constants Appendix B List of Radionuclides for Radiotherapy and Imaging.