Stewart C. Bushong, ScD, FAAPM, FACR, professor of Radiologic Science, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Tenth edition
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 654 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
29 cm
GENERAL NOTES
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Includes index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Radiologic Physics. Essential concepts of radiologic science ; The structure of matter ; Electromagnetic energy ; Electricity, magnetism, and electromagnetism. -- X-radiation: The X-Ray Imaging System. The X-ray tube ; X-ray production ; X-ray emission ; X-ray interaction with matter. -- The Radiographic Image. Concepts of radiographic image quality ; Control of scatter radiation ; Screen-film radiography ; Screen-film radiographic technique. -- The Digital Radiographic Image. Computers in medical imaging ; Computed radiography ; Digital radiography ; Digital radiographic technique ; Viewing the digital radiographic image. -- Image Artifacts and Quality Control. Screen-film radiographic artifacts ; Screen-film radiographic quality control ; Digital radiographic artifacts ; Digital radiographic quality control. -- Advanced X-Ray Imaging. Mammography ; Mammography quality control ; Fluoroscopy ; Digital fluoroscopy ; Interventional radiography ; Computed tomography. -- Radiobiology. Human biology ; Fundamental principles of radiobiology ; Molecular radiobiology ; Cellular radiobiology ; Deterministic effects of radiation ; Stochastic effects of radiation. -- Radiation Protection. Health physics ; Designing for radiation protection ; Patient radiation dose management ; Occupational radiation dose management
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions regarding technical factors and diagnostic imaging quality with the vibrantly illustrated, 10th Edition. Updated with the latest advances in the field, this full-color and highly detailed edition addresses a broad range of radiologic disciplines and provides a strong foundation in the study and practice of radiologic physics, imaging, radiobiology, radiation protection, and more. Unique learning tools strengthen your understanding of key concepts and prepare you for success on the ARRT certification exam and in clinical practice. NEW! Chapters on digital radiographic technique and digital image. NEW! Streamlined physics and math sections ensure you are prepared to take the ARRT exam and succeed in the clinical setting