Clark's Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers, 2nd Edition

by Ken Holmes, Marcus Elkington, Phil Harris
  • Paperback
    $39.50

The second edition of this easy-to-understand pocket guide remains an invaluable tool for students, assistant practitioners and radiographers. Providing an accessible introduction to the subject in a reader-friendly format, it includes diagrams and photographs to support the text. Each chapter provides clear learning objectives and a series of MCQs to test reader assimilation of the material.

 

The book opens with overviews of image production, basic mathematics and imaging physics, followed by detailed chapters on the physics relevant to producing diagnostic images using X-rays and digital technologies. The content has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on CT imaging and additional material on radioactivity, dosimetry, and imaging display and manipulation.

 

Clark’s Essential Physics in Imaging for Radiographers supports students in demonstrating an understanding of the fundamental definitions of physics applied to radiography … all you need to know to pass your exams!

 

Table of Contents

 

Preface

The Authors

Preface to Second Edition

1. Overview of Image Production

2. Mathematics for Medical Imaging

3. Physics for Medical Imaging

4. X-rays, X-ray Tube and X-ray Circuit

5. X-ray Interactions in Matter

6. Principles of Radiation Detection and Image Formation

7. Image Quality

8. Radiation Dose and Exposure Indicators

9. Image Display and Manipulation in Medical Imaging

10. Computed Tomography

11. Radiation Protection and Safety

12. Benefit- Risk

Answers to MCQs

Chapter formulas

Index

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The book opens with overviews of image production, basic mathematics and imaging physics, followed by detailed chapters on the physics relevant to producing diagnostic images using X-rays and digital technologies. The content has been updated throughout and includes a new chapter on CT imaging...

ISBN: 9780367511975
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: Jun 28, 2021
Cover: Paperback
Pages: 265 Pages
Weight: 0.489 kg
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