The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging 3rd Edition

Medical Imaging Physics: Principles, Technology & Radiation Safety

This comprehensive textbook explains the scientific principles behind modern medical imaging, covering radiation physics, image formation, imaging technologies, and radiation protection. It explores major diagnostic modalities, including radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, CT, nuclear medicine, MRI, and ultrasound, with detailed illustrations to make complex concepts easier to understand.

Key Features

• Introduces the fundamental principles of medical imaging physics
• Explains the production and characteristics of ionizing radiation
• Examines how radiation interacts with matter
• Covers radiography and digital imaging principles
• Explores mammography and fluoroscopy technologies
• Explains computed tomography and its clinical applications
• Introduces nuclear medicine imaging principles
• Covers radioactivity production and detection
• Discusses internal dosimetry and radiation measurement
• Explores magnetic resonance imaging physics
• Explains the principles of diagnostic ultrasound
• Examines image quality and image optimization
• Covers radiation biology and radiation protection
• Discusses patient dose management across imaging modalities
• Includes colour illustrations, charts, tables, and supporting reference material