Physics for medical imaging Book

This new text presents core information about radiological physics in a user-friendly, accessible manner. Topics covered include radiation physics; imaging with X-rays; films and screens; fluoroscopy, digital imaging, and computerized tomography; gamma imaging; radiation hazards and protection; imaging with ultrasound; and magnetic resonance imaging. Also features review questions at the end of each chapter, and a quasi-mathematical addendum.Concise, user friendly text.Clarity of presentation of difficult physics principles which apply to the clinical application of current imaging modalities.Revision questions provided at the end of each chapter.Thorough review of radiation protection, its rules, legislation and practice.