The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging - Jerrold T. Bushberg, J.Anthony Seibert, John M. Boone, Edwin M. Leidholdt

The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging

Buch | Hardcover
960 Seiten
2001 | 2nd Revised edition
Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (Verlag)
978-0-683-30118-2 (ISBN)
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Gives readers a fundamental understanding of the theory and applications of physics in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiobiology. This title provides key coverage of the clinical implications of technical principles. It cover basic concepts such as, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection, dosimetry, and biology.
Developed from the authors' highly successful annual imaging physics review course, this new Second Edition gives readers a clear, fundamental understanding of the theory and applications of physics in radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiobiology. "The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition" provides key coverage of the clinical implications of technical principles - making this book great for board review. Highlights of this new edition include completely updated and expanded chapters and more than 960 illustrations. Major sections cover basic concepts, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation protection, dosimetry, and biology. This is a Brandon-Hill recommended title.

Section I: Basic ConceptsChapter 1: Introduction to Medical ImagingChapter 2: Radiation and the AtomChapter 3: Interaction of Radiation with MatterChapter 4: Computers in Medical Imaging Section II: Diagnostic RadiologyChapter 5: X-ray Production, X-ray Tubes, and GeneratorsChapter 6: Screen-Film RadiographyChapter 7: Film ProcessingChapter 8: MammographyChapter 9: FluoroscopyChapter 10: Image QualityChapter 11: Digital RadiographyChapter 12: Adjuncts to RadiologyChapter 13: Computed TomographyChapter 14: Nuclear Magnetic ResonanceChapter 15: Magnetic Resonance Imaging -MRIChapter 16: Ultrasound ImagingChapter 17: Computer Networks, PACS and Teleradiology Section III: Nuclear MedicineChapter 18: Radioactivity and Nuclear TransformationChapter 19: Radionuclide Production and RadiopharmaceuticalsChapter 20: Radiation Detection and MeasurementChapter 21: Nuclear Imaging-The Scintillation CameraChapter 22: Nuclear Imaging-Emission Tomography Section IV: Radiation Protection, Dosimetry, and BiologyChapter 23: Radiation ProtectionChapter 24: Radiation Dosimetry of the PatientChapter 25: Radiation BiologyAppendicesA: Fundamental Principles of PhysicsB: Physical Constants, Prefixes, Geometry, Conversion Factors, and Radiological DataC: Attenuation Coefficients and Spectra Data TablesD: Radiopharmaceutical Characteristics and DosimetryE: Internet Resource

Erscheint lt. Verlag 1.12.2001
Zusatzinfo 965 illustrations, 124 tables
Verlagsort Philadelphia
Sprache englisch
Maße 178 x 254 mm
Gewicht 1915 g
Themenwelt Medizin / Pharmazie Gesundheitsfachberufe MTA - Radiologie
Medizin / Pharmazie Medizinische Fachgebiete Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren
Naturwissenschaften Physik / Astronomie Angewandte Physik
ISBN-10 0-683-30118-7 / 0683301187
ISBN-13 978-0-683-30118-2 / 9780683301182
Zustand Neuware
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