Principles of Imaging Science and Protection
Published on 21. February 1994
Book
Hardback
531 pages
978-0-7216-3428-9 (ISBN)
Description
This well-organized, thorough textbook was written by seasoned educators for students entering medical radiography. It provides a solid basic understanding of the field, including radiation physics, x-ray equipment design and operating, principles of radiographic image formation and factors affecting radiographic image quality.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
632 ills (254 in 2-color)
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
1565 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7216-3428-9 (9780721634289)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
An Introduction to Radiography. Principles, Equipment and Departmental Operation. Mathematics and Physics Review. Radiation. Its Atomic and Nuclear Origins. Electricity. Magnetism and Its Relation to Electricity. The X-Ray Tube Components and Design. X-Ray Machine Operation. The X-Ray Circuit. Photon Interactions with Matter. Factors Affecting the X-Ray Spectrum. Radiographic Film. Production of the Radiographic Image. Geometrical Factors Affecting Image Quality. Improving Image Quality. The Effect of Patient Status on the Radiographic Image. Fluoroscopy. Viewing Motion with X-Rays. Common Equipment Malfunctions. Quality Control. General Radiation Biology. Applying Radiation Biology to Clinical Practice. Health Physics. Radiation Protection. Other Imaging Modalities. Ultrasound, MRI and Nuclear Medicine.