Contents:

Mathematics for medical imaging

Physics for Medical Imaging

Xrays Xray Tube and Xray Circuit

Xray Interactions in Matter

Principles of Radiation Detection and Image Formation

Image quality

Radiation Dose and Exposure Indicators

Image Display and Manipulation in Medical Imaging

Radiation Protection and Safety

Riskbenefit

Answers to MCQs

Chapter formulas

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It is essential that any practitioner working in an imaging department and using ionizing radiation has a sound knowledge base. In order to understand the various factors affecting the production of diagnostic images, practitioners must demonstrate a grasp of the fundamental definitions of physics and how these principles may be applied to radiogra Common terms and phrases
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