Description:
The Physics of Medical Imaging reviews the
scientific basis and
physical principles underpinning imaging in medicine.
The major imaging methods
of x-radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and nuclear
magnetic resonance are
covered, and minor and promising new techniques are also
considered. Following
these reviews are several thematic chapters which cover
the mathematics of
medical imaging, image perception, computational
requirements and techniques.
Throughout, the reader is encouraged to consider key
questions concerning
imaging. This profusely illustrated and extensively
indexed text will be
accessible to the graduate physical scientist, the
advanced undergraduate and
the research student. It logically complements books on
applications of imaging
techniques in medicine and will be helpful to the
clinician.
Table of Contents:
Introduction - and some challenging
questions. In the beginning.
Diagnostic radiology with x-rays. Quality assurance and
image improvement in
diagnostic radiology with x-rays. X-ray transmission
computed tomography.
Clinical applications of x-ray computed tomography in
radiotherapy planning.
The physics of radioisotope imaging. Diagnostic
ultrasound. Spatially localised
nuclear magnetic resonance. Physical aspects of infrared
imaging. Imaging of
tissue electrical impedence. Imaging by diaphanography.
The mathematics of
image formation and image processing. Perception and
interpretation of images.
Computer requirements of imaging systems. Epilogue.
Index.
Reviews:
"This is an excellent publication and
represents much
dedication and hard work on behalf of the authors and,
in particular, the
Editor."
RAD Magazine, December 1990
"..a valuable text for all concerned
with the science of
imaging whether in industry or in the health service.
All chapters are not only
fact-stating but also thought-provoking ... very
readable text ..."
RAD Magazine
"Developments in digital radiography,
together with an
analysis of the computing requirements of the various
techniques, complete this
excellent text. The authors have done a remarkable job
in covering such a wide
subject so well in such a short book."
Image Processing Magazine
"Steve Webb has produced a first-class
book. Because Physics
of Medical Imaging is up-to-date in a rapidly changing
field, it is the text of
choice for teaching graduate research students in this
new and exciting
subspeciality of physics."
Physics Today
"This is a book well worth the money
and I can strongly
recommend it both as desk and bedside
reading."
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