Imaging Science

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Imaging Science is the essential textbook for all undergraduate students and others training in diagnostic radiography, providing unique integrated coverage of physics, photography and equipment. Imaging Science shows the reader the principles of achieving maximum diagnostic image quality while minimising the potentially harmful effects of exposure to ionising radiation. The first five chapters explain X-ray imaging, from conventional procedures through to computed tomography (CT). Then, three chapters cover the imaging modalities based on gamma radiation (RNI), ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance (MRI). For readers whose previous science study has been limited, chapters 1 – 4 are accompanied by commentary notes which draw out and define key scientific terms. Ball and Moore's Essential Physics for Radiographers, Fourth Edition Contents Preface How to use the Maths Help File 1 General Physics 2 Internal Energy, Temperature and Heat 3 Electricity 4 Atomic Structure 5 Electric Charge and Potential 6 Conduction and Storage of Electric Charges 7 Current Electricity 8 Magnetism and Electromagnetism 9 Electromagnetic Induction 10 Alternating Current 11 Thermionic Emission 12 X-Ray Tubes 13 Solid-State Devices 14 Electromagnetic Radiation 15 Light 16 X-Rays 17 Interaction of X-Rays and Gamma Rays with Matter 18 X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Interaction with Tissues 19 X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Measurements (Dosimetry) 20 Radioactivity and Radionuclide Imaging 21 Radiation Safety 22 Ultrasound 23 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Appendix References and Bibliography Index