Physics for diagnostic radiology

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dendy, P. P. (Author), Heaton, B. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia ; Bristol : Institute of Physics Pub. , 1999
Series:Medical science series
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Fundamentals of Radiation Physics and Radioactivity
  • 2. Production of X-Rays
  • 3. Interaction of X-Rays and Gamma Rays with Matter
  • 4. The Image Receptor
  • 5. The Radiological Image
  • 6. Radiation Measurement and Doses to Patients
  • 7. Diagnostic Imaging with Radioactive Materials
  • 8. Assessment and Enhancement of Image Quality
  • 9. Special Radiographic Techniques
  • 10. Tomographic Imaging
  • 11. Radiobiology and Radiation Risks
  • 12. Practical Radiation Protection and Legislation
  • 13. Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • 14. Magnetic Resonance Imaging