Introduction to Medical Physics

Auteur

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

Texte du rabat

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.

Contenu

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.