Overview

This updated text explains the physical principles governing medical imaging. It places different techniques in context with each other to provide historical perspective and insight on future developments. It also illustrates techniques through examples of clinical imaging applications. The book covers the use of x-rays in diagnostic radiology and computed tomography in radiotherapy planning. It also discusses the tools and techniques of radioisotope, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, infrared, and optical imaging, along with the mathematics involved in image formation and processing, image interpretation, and computational requirements of imaging systems.

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Praise for the First Edition This 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

Praise for the First Edition This 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

... a cohesive textbook ... The editor's aim was to keep the contents in one, manageable book while retaining accessibility for student use. Overall, in spite of the many new developments included, the challenge has been met. Chapters on the main imaging modalities have been overhauled ... replaced with up-to-date examples. ... This book is excellent value for the money and a strong contender as a textbook for master's level courses. Buy one early on, and this is a book that you'll consult throughout your career. -Elizabeth Berry, SCOPE, June 2013 Possibly the most comprehensive book on the subject currently on the market. -Dr. Sandro Olivo, University College London Most of the diagrams and charts are easy to understand, and the glossary of abbreviations at the beginning of the book is helpful. ... the book does explain reasons for artifacts in medical imaging so that they can be avoided as much as possible in daily practice. ... useful to keep this reference text in the imaging department for technical questions that may arise. -Gail M. Kurpinski, Radiologic Technology, March/April 2013 Praise for the First Edition: 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 ... a worthwhile addition to the personal library of anyone connected with this field. -Journal of Clinical Physics and Physiological Measurement For all those requiring a comprehensive review of medical imaging techniques, at a fairly basic level, this text is highly recommended. -Australian Physicist This is a book well worth the money and I can strongly recommend it both as desk and bedside reading. -HPA Bulletin 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 This is an excellent publication and represents much dedication and hard work on behalf of the authors and, in particular, the editor. -RAD Magazine

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Institute of Cancer Research and Royal Marsden NHS Trust, UK

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