The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging

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Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Dec 28, 2011 - Medical - 1048 pages
This renowned work is derived from the authors' acclaimed national review course (“Physics of Medical Imaging") at the University of California-Davis for radiology residents. The text is a guide to the fundamental principles of medical imaging physics, radiation protection and radiation biology, with complex topics presented in the clear and concise manner and style for which these authors are known. Coverage includes the production, characteristics and interactions of ionizing radiation used in medical imaging and the imaging modalities in which they are used, including radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography and nuclear medicine. Special attention is paid to optimizing patient dose in each of these modalities. Sections of the book address topics common to all forms of diagnostic imaging, including image quality and medical informatics as well as the non-ionizing medical imaging modalities of MRI and ultrasound. The basic science important to nuclear imaging, including the nature and production of radioactivity, internal dosimetry and radiation detection and measurement, are presented clearly and concisely. Current concepts in the fields of radiation biology and radiation protection relevant to medical imaging, and a number of helpful appendices complete this comprehensive textbook. The text is enhanced by numerous full color charts, tables, images and superb illustrations that reinforce central concepts. The book is ideal for medical imaging professionals, and teachers and students in medical physics and biomedical engineering. Radiology residents will find this text especially useful in bolstering their understanding of imaging physics and related topics prior to board exams.
 

Contents

BushbergChap02
18
BushbergChap03
33
BushbergChap04
60
BushbergChap05
101
BushbergChap06
169
BushbergChap07
207
BushbergChap08
238
BushbergChap09
282
BushbergChap18
674
BushbergChap19
705
BushbergChap20
749
BushbergChap21
837
BushbergAppendix A
911
BushbergAppendix B
929
BushbergAppendix C
938
BushbergAppendix D
946

BushbergChap10
312
BushbergChap11
375
BushbergChap12
402
BushbergChap13
449
BushbergChap14
500
BushbergChap15
577
BushbergChap16
594
BushbergChap17
633
BushbergAppendix E
955
BushbergAppendix F
960
BushbergAppendix G
987
BushbergAppendix H
998
BushbergAppendix I
1005
BushbergIndex
1009
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