Introduction to Medical Physics

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the basic principles of medical physics, the applications of medical physics equipment, and the role of a medical physicist in healthcare.

List of contents

1. Medical Physics, an Introducton. 2. Radiation Interaction and Dosimetry. 3. Ionising Radiation Detector. 4. Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation. 5. Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology (X-Ray and Computed Tomography Imaging). 6. Nuclear Medicine Imaging. 7. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 8. Ultrasound Imaging and Therapy. 9. External Beam Radiotherapy. 10. Brachytherapy. 11. Molecular Radiotherapy. 12. Optical and Laser Techniques. 13. Ionising Radiation Protection. 14. Image Processing. 15. Emerging Techniques.

About the author

Stephen Keevil, Renato Padovani, Slavik Tabakov, Tony Greener, Cornelius Lewis

Summary

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to the basic principles of medical physics, the applications of medical physics equipment, and the role of a medical physicist in healthcare.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen (Guy''''s and St Thomas'''' Nhs Fo Keevil, Stephen Padovani Keevil
• Assisted by: Tony Greener (Editor), Greener Tony (Editor), Stephen Keevil (Editor), Keevil Stephen (Editor), Cornelius Lewis (Editor), Lewis Cornelius (Editor), Renato Padovani (Editor), Slavik Tabakov (Editor), Tabakov Slavik (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2024
• EAN: 9781138742833
• ISBN: 978-1-138-74283-3
• No. of pages: 488
• Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Clinical medicine; SCIENCE / Physics / General, Radiology, SCIENCE / Biotechnology, MEDICAL / Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine, MEDICAL / Education & Training, biotechnology, Physics, nuclear medicine, Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences, Medical imaging: radiology