
Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology
Physical Principles and Clinical Applications
Springer (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 22. November 2011
Book
Mixed media product
XIV, 307 pages
978-3-642-11240-9 (ISBN)
Description
This completely updated second edition of Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-ray Diagnostic Radiology provides the reader with detailed guidance on the optimization of radiological imaging. The basic physical principles of diagnostic radiology are first presented in detail, and their application to clinical problems is then carefully explored. The final section is a supplement containing tables of data and graphical depictions of X-ray spectra, interaction coefficients, characteristics of X-ray beams, and other aspects relevant to patient dose calculations. In addition, a complementary CD-ROM contains a user-friendly Excel file database covering these aspects that can be used in the reader's own programs. This book will be an invaluable aid to medical physicists when performing calculations relating to patient dose and image quality, and will also prove useful for diagnostic radiologists and engineers.
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews:"This well-written hardback describes the physical principles involved in imaging with x-rays. . an excellent addition to any medical physics department that has involvement in diagnostic radiology. It is suitable for trainee physicists in need of an up-to-date imaging reference, and will also be useful to experienced staff to refresh their knowledge on specific topics or make use of the reference data." (David Platten, Scope, Vol. 22 (4), December, 2013)"This textbook deals with the central concern of professionals working in diagnostic imaging. . it treats the material in greater depth than is usual in standard radiological physics textbooks. . The strength of the work resides in its structured treatment of topics that are pivotal in diagnostic imaging and also CT. . I would recommend it as an invaluable reference work for scientists working in diagnostic imaging. It should be of particular value to those involved in the training of staff in the field." (Dr M Casey, RAD Magazine, May, 2004)"The book derives from a wide range of knowledge, scientific data, and extensive practical experience accumulated over the years. . This book, which is a clear and comprehensive scientific overview, provides a reference for physicists, engineers, and other experts working on problems of image quality, patient dose estimation, and the establishment of diagnostic reference levels. Its launch at this time is well chosen, as European experts are much concerned with the demands of CEC 97/43 publication (MED)." (O. Glomset, Acta Radiologica, 2004)More details
Edition
2nd ed. 2012
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Publishing group
Springer Berlin
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional/practitioner
Illustrations
229 s/w Abbildungen
XIV, 307 p. 229 illus. With CD-ROM.
Dimensions
Height: 27.9 cm
Width: 21 cm
Weight
926 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-642-11240-9 (9783642112409)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-642-11241-6
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Horst Aichinger | Joachim Dierker | Sigrid Joite-Barfuß
Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology
Physical Principles and Clinical Applications
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Horst Aichinger | Joachim Dierker | Sigrid Joite-Barfuß
Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology
Physical Principles and Clinical Applications
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10/2011
2nd Edition
Springer
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Previous edition

Horst Aichinger | Joachim Dierker | Sigrid Joite-Barfuß
Radiation Exposure and Image Quality in X-Ray Diagnostic Radiology
Physical Principles and Clinical Applications
Book
09/2003
Springer
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Content
Physical principles: Production and measurement of X-rays.- Interaction of photons with matter.- Radiation field and dosimetric quantities.- Penetration of X-rays.- Scattered radiation.- Image receptors.- Image quality and dose.- Clinical Applications: Evaluation of dose to the patient.- Scattered radiation.- Optimisation of image quality and dose.- Supplement: X-ray spectra.- Interaction coefficients.- Characteristics of the primary radiation beam.- Characteristics of the imaging radiation field.- Miscellaneous.- Patient-dose-estimation.