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This book first gives an overview of the applications of Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) for radiation therapy issues. Basic concepts in GPU programming are discussed, together with its advantages and limitations. The second and third parts of the book present GPU applications in a variety of imaging-related issues and therapy-related problems in radiotherapy. The last part discusses potential advanced clinical applications supported by GPU technology. Readers benefit from an in-depth review of GPU-based high-performance computing in radiation therapy.