Christensen's Physics of Diagnostic Radiology

Christensen's Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
Author: Thomas S. Curry
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 544
Release: 1990
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780812113105

The Fourth Edition of this text provides a clear understanding of the physics principles essential to getting maximum diagnostic value from the full range of current and emerging imaging technologies. Updated material added in areas such as x-ray generators (solid-state devices), xerography (liquid toner), CT scanners (fast-imaging technology) and ultrasound (color Doppler).

Progress in Medical Radiation Physics

Progress in Medical Radiation Physics
Author: Colin G. Orton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2013-11-11
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1461323878

The Progress in Medical Radiation Physics series presents in-depth reviews of many of the significant developments resulting from the application of physics to medicine. This series is intended to span the gap between research papers published in scientific journals, which tend to lack details, and complete textbooks or theses, which are usually far more detailed than necessary to provide a working knowledge of the subject. Each chapter in this series is designed to provide just enough information to enable readers to both fully understand the development described and apply the technique or concept, if they so desire. Thorough references are provided for those who wish to consider the original literature. In this way, it is hoped that the Progress in Medical Radiation Physics series will be a catalyst encouraging medical physicists to apply new techniques and developments in their daily practice. Colin G. Orton ix Contents 1-1. The Tracking Cobalt Project: From Moving-Beam Therapy to Three-Dimensional Programmed Irradiation W. A. Jennings 1. Introduction 2. Establishing Moving-Beam Techniques at the Royal Northern Hospital, 1945-1955 4 2.1. Alternative Moving-Beam Techniques 4 2.2.

The Physics of Medical Imaging

The Physics of Medical Imaging
Author: S. Webb
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 658
Release: 1988-01-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781439822081

The Physics of Medical Imaging reviews the scientific basis and physical principles underpinning imaging in medicine. It covers the major imaging methods of x-radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and nuclear magnetic resonance, and considers promising new techniques. Following these reviews are several thematic chapters that cover the mathematics of medical imaging, image perception, computational requirements, and techniques. Throughout the book, the author encourages readers to consider key questions concerning imaging. This profusely illustrated and extensively indexed text is accessible to graduate physical scientists, advanced undergraduates, and research students. It logically complements books on applications of imaging techniques in medicine, making it useful for clinicians as well.

Robert Shannon and Roland Shack

Robert Shannon and Roland Shack
Author: James E. Harvey
Publisher: SPIE Press
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2005
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780819458445

This volume is presented as a tribute to "two icons from the world of optics"--in the words of editors Harvey (Center for Research and Education in Optics and Lasers, U. of Central Florida) and Hooker (electrical and computer and engineering, U. of Colorado)--both of whom have been affiliated with the Optical Sciences Center at the U. of Arizona. Twenty-one papers from a tribute conference, some highly technical and others more personal, detail the honorees contributions to optics and optics education. These are followed by 45 journal article reprints authored by Bob Shannon and Roland Shack or their students in the technical areas of optical design and analysis, image evaluation, applications of the marginal ray height--chief ray height diagram, optical testing, optical fabrication, phased telescope arrays, aberration theory, propagation effects in the atmosphere, and diffraction/surface scatter phenomena. Finally, 14 short, informal "anecdotes and accolades" of the two scientists are presented from the conference and elsewhere. Annotation :2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

Handbook of Medical Imaging

Handbook of Medical Imaging
Author: Jacob Beutel
Publisher: SPIE Press
Total Pages: 976
Release: 2000
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780819436238

This volume describes concurrent engineering developments that affect or are expected to influence future development of digital diagnostic imaging. It also covers current developments in Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) technology, with particular emphasis on integration of emerging imaging technologies into the hospital environment.

Proceedings of the Symposium on Medical X-ray Photo-optical Systems Evaluation, October 21-23, 1974, Columbia, Maryland

Proceedings of the Symposium on Medical X-ray Photo-optical Systems Evaluation, October 21-23, 1974, Columbia, Maryland
Author: Kenneth E. Weaver
Publisher:
Total Pages: 274
Release: 1975
Genre: Imaging systems
ISBN:

For the past several years a small group within the Division, which now constitutes the Image Analysis Section of the Medical Physics Branch, has been developing analytical methodology for evaluating the imaging performance of medical diagnostic x-ray systems. This includes the development and evaluation of a wide variety of methods of analysis for appraising the health impact of radiation exposure. Many aspects of this performance have substantial impact on the patient radiation dose required for a given amount of diagnostic information and on the amount and quality of that information which can be obtained. As a result of our early work, and studies of the literature in this field, we concluded that an international symposium devoted exclusively to this topic was in order. This present volume represents the culmination of our efforts toward that end. Kenneth E: Weaver, M.S. and Robert F. Wagner, Ph.D. of the Image Analysis Section and Assistant Professor David J. Goodenough, Ph.D. of The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.