Physics of Radiology

Intended for radiology residents, this textbook for a course in medical physics describes the essential physical processes involving radiation and matter that take place during x-ray, nuclear medicine, MRI, and ultrasound imaging. Wolbarst (Georgetown University School of Medicine) also discusses techniques for capturing analog and digital image information. Originally published in 1993, the second edition adds chapters on PET and SPECT, helical and multi-slice CT, PACS, planning radiation therapy treatments, and responding to a radiological emergency Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR