Physics for diagnostic radiology

Physics for Diagnostic Radiology, Second Edition is a complete course for radiologists studying for the FRCR part one exam and for physicists and radiographers on specialized graduate courses in diagnostic radiology. It follows the guidelines issued by the European Association of Radiology for training. A comprehensive, compact primer, its analytical approach deals in a logical order with the wide range of imaging techniques available and explains how to use imaging equipment. It includes the background physics necessary to understand the production of digitized images, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Fundamentals of radiation physics and radioactivity Production of x-rays Interaction of x-rays and gamma rays with matter The image receptor The radiological image Radiation measurement and doses to patients Diagnostic imaging with radioactive materials Assessment and enhancement of image quality Special radiographic techniques Tomographic imaging Radiolgiology and radiation risks Practical radiation protection and legislation Ultrasound Magnetic resonance imaging Multiple choice questions Index