Description:
Written by the chief physicist at Johns Hopkins University Hospital,
this easy-to-read short textbook explains the physics behind
multi-detector CT technology, particularly newer, more complex
technology. The focus is on principles of physics, effects of scan
parameters on image quality, and optimum radiation dosage. The book
includes numerous key points summaries and questions to assist in exam
preparation.
Review:
As Mahesh notes in his preface to MDCT Physics: The Basics,
clinicians and other CT users 'have often complained about the lack of
a single textbook that can explain, in simple terms,' how these amazing
machines work and the issues involved in employing them. Mahesh, a
15-year Hopkins veteran who now is chief physicist in the Russell H.
Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, fills that gap
with a text that is clearly written, concise (196 pages), and
beautifully illustrated with more than 150 photos and diagrams, many in
color."—Hopkins Medicine
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