The Essential Physics of Medical ImagingJerrold T. Bushberg Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2002 - 933 pages 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. A Brandon-Hill recommended title. |
Contents
Introduction to Medical Imaging | 3 |
Radiation and the Atom | 17 |
Interaction of Radiation with Matter | 31 |
Computers in Medical Imaging | 61 |
Xray Production Xray Tubes and Generators | 97 |
ScreenFilm Radiography | 145 |
Film Processing | 175 |
Mammography | 191 |
Computer Networks PACS and Teleradiology | 555 |
NUCLEAR MEDICINE | 587 |
Radionuclide Production and Radiopharmaceuticals | 603 |
Radiation Detection and Measurement | 627 |
Nuclear ImagingThe Scintillation Camera | 669 |
Nuclear ImagingEmission Tomography | 703 |
RADIATION PROTECTION DOSIMETRY | 737 |
Radiation Dosimetry of the Patient | 797 |
Fluoroscopy | 231 |
Image Quality | 255 |
Digital Radiography | 293 |
Adjuncts to Radiology | 317 |
Computed Tomography | 327 |
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance | 373 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI | 415 |
Ultrasound | 469 |
Radiation Biology | 813 |
APPENDICES | 863 |
Physical Constants Prefixes Geometry Conversion Factors | 883 |
Mass Attenuation Coefficients and Spectra Data Tables | 887 |
Radiopharmaceutical Characteristics and Dosimetry | 899 |
Internet Resources | 913 |
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