The Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition
1st Edition
Published on 15. January 2012
Book
Hardback
1216 pages
978-0-7503-0572-3 (ISBN)
Description
This volume 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 promising 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.
Reviews / Votes
Praise for the First EditionThis is an excellent publication and represents much dedication and hard work on behalf of the authors and, in particular, the editor. ... 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, December 1990
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 The 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.
-HPA Bulletin
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional
Illustrations
472 s/w Abbildungen, 16 farbige Abbildungen, 52 s/w Tabellen
52 Tables, black and white; 16 Illustrations, color; 472 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7503-0572-3 (9780750305723)
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Other editions
Previous edition
Steve Webb
The Physics of Medical Imaging
Book
09/1988
3rd Edition
Institute of Physics Publishing
€200.89
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Person
Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden NHS Trust, UK
Content
In the Beginning: The Origins of Medical Imaging. Diagnostic Radiology with X-Rays. X-Ray Transmission Computed Tomography. Clinical Applications of X-Ray Computed Tomography in Radiotherapy Planning. Radioisotope Imaging. Diagnostic Ultrasound. Spatially Localised Magnetic Resonance. Physical Aspects of Infrared Imaging. Imaging of Tissue Electrical Impedance. Optical Imaging. The Mathematics of Image Formation and Image Processing. Medical Image Processing. Perception and Interpretation of Images. Computer Requirements of Imaging Systems. Multimodality Imaging. Epilogue.