Basic Radiological Physics (2^nd Ed.)

This new edition has been fully revised to provide radiologists with the latest advances in radiological physics.

Divided into six sections, the book begins with an overview of general physics, followed by a section on radiation physics. The remaining chapters cover physics of diagnostic radiology, physics of nuclear medicine, physics of radiation therapy, and radiological health and safety.

The second edition features many new topics, recent advances and detailed explanations of complicated concepts.

The comprehensive text is further enhanced by nearly 350 radiological images, diagrams and tables.

Key points

• Fully revised new edition providing latest advances in radiological physics
• Second edition features new topics, recent advances and explanations of complicated concepts
• Highly illustrated with nearly 350 radiological images, diagrams and tables
• Previous edition (9788171798544) published in 2001

Section 1: General Physics

• Basic Concepts
• Atomic Structure and Electronics
• Electricity and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction
• Transformer and Rectifier
• X-Ray Production
• X-Ray Tube Technology
• X-Ray Generator Circuits

Section 2: Radiation Physics

• Radioactivity and Gamma Rays
• Radiation Quantities and Units
• Interaction of Radiation with Matter
• Radiation Detection and Measurements

Section 3: Physics of Diagnostic Radiology

• Radiography
• Cassette, Screens and Films
• Digital Radiography
• Mammography
• Fluoroscopy
• Computed Tomography
• Ultrasound Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Section 4: Physics of Nuclear Medicine

• Radioisotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals
• Gamma Imaging Equipment

Section 5: Physics of Radiation Therapy

• Radiotherapy Equipment
• External Beam Characteristics
• Treatment Planning: External Beam
• Brachytherapy
• Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques

Section 6: Radiological Health and Safety

• Principles of Radiation Protection and Regulations
• Radiation Safety for Diagnostic Radiology
• Radiation Safety for Radiation Therapy

Index

Thayalan Kuppusamy MSC Dip Rp MPhil PhD FUICC FIMSA FUSI
Consultant Medical Physicist, Dr Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India