1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910790328603321

Autore

Hanna Samy

Titolo

RF linear accelerators for medical and industrial applications / / Samy Hanna

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boston : , : Artech House, , 2012

[Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2012]

ISBN

1-60807-091-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (215 p.)

Collana

Artech House microwave library

Disciplina

539.733

Soggetti

Linear accelerators

Linear accelerators in medicine

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. Linac basic concepts and constituents -- 3. Linac supporting system -- 4. Manufacturing techniques of accelerators -- 5. Role of linear accelerators in cancer radiation therapy -- 6. Accelerator-based industrial applications -- 7. Large accelerators -- 8. Recent developments and future trends in accelerator technology.

Sommario/riassunto

Gives an overview of medical and industrial accelerators and the basic concepts surrounding their operation. Explains the manufacturing process behind commercial accelerators to avoid costly production problems by better understanding manufacturing issues and sources of potential defects.



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910964136203321

Autore

Karten Toby J

Titolo

Embracing disabilities in the classroom : strategies to maximize students' assets / / Toby J. Karten

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, CA, : Corwin Press, c2008

ISBN

9781452261171

1452261172

9781452214733

1452214735

9781441653895

1441653899

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (297 pages) ; : illustrations

Disciplina

371.91

Soggetti

Children with disabilities - Education - United States

Inclusive education - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

PART I: Introducing disabilities --

1. Historical background of disabilities --

2. How others interact with and acknowledge disabilities and differences --

PART II: Classroom implications --

3. Entering the inclusive classroom --

4. Mastering the curriculum --

5. Content-related strategies and lessons --

6. Instructional differentiation and sensitivities that respond to students' behavioral, social, emotional, and perceptual needs --

PART III: Schools, families, and the future --

7. Increasing disability awareness: Promoting positive attitudes for families and all communities --

8. Future horizons for people with disabilities --

Appendix A. Differentiating and assessing attitudes with ability awareness rubrics --



Appendix B. Enabling versus challenging your students --

Appendix C. Student data documentation --

Appendix D. Increasing communication and collaboration.

Sommario/riassunto

Foster positive experiences by differentiating not only instruction but attitudes too!  This practical resource illustrates how educators can effectively promote sensitive, inclusive practices that maximize success for students with disabilities. Karten demonstrates the impact of literature, self-advocacy, role playing, and behavioral, academic, and social interventions on students' growth. The numerous tables, rubrics, instructional guidelines, charts, and content-rich interdisciplinary lessons help readers:     Determine effective strategies for differentiating instruction for specific disa