Physical Principles of Medical Imaging

From The Critics

Reviewer: Grant T. Gullberg, MS, PhD(University of Utah School of Medicine)
Description: The book gives a general overview of the physics related to radiological imaging procedures. It discusses the physical principles of the image formation process for x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and nuclear medicine radiological imaging techniques. The first edition was published in 1993; the second edition has been updated and supplemented, especially in the areas of ultrasound, emission tomography, and MRI.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the physics and scientific knowledge so that radiologists can make appropriate technical decisions in all phases of the imaging process. This knowledge is especially important if the physician must be able to accurately differentiate between lesions and image artifacts in patient diagnostic images.
Audience: The book is written primarily for physicians studying in a radiology residency program. It is useful for a quick reference for a practicing radiologist, but it will not give an in-depth analysis of the physics of diagnostic imaging. Physicians should explore other reference material, especially when contemplating decisions about equipment purchases and imaging procedures.
Features: The overall appearance of the book is excellent. The book is over-illustrated in some areas, such as the basic nuclear physics chapters; however, all illustrations are of excellent quality. The book contains no references, glossary, or appendixes. The table of contents is adequate. The physical units are not given in SI units, but are a mixture of mks, cgs, and engineering units. The book is well organized, starting first with the characteristics of image quality and measurements thereof, which is a departure from other books.
Assessment: The book covers all the relevant material and is a good, quick reference for picking up some of the basic physics principles of the image detection process.

Grant T. Gullberg

The book gives a general overview of the physics related to radiological imaging procedures. It discusses the physical principles of the image formation process for x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance, and nuclear medicine radiological imaging techniques. The first edition was published in 1993; the second edition has been updated and supplemented, especially in the areas of ultrasound, emission tomography, and MRI. The purpose is to provide the physics and scientific knowledge so that radiologists can make appropriate technical decisions in all phases of the imaging process. This knowledge is especially important if the physician must be able to accurately differentiate between lesions and image artifacts in patient diagnostic images. The book is written primarily for physicians studying in a radiology residency program. It is useful for a quick reference for a practicing radiologist, but it will not give an in-depth analysis of the physics of diagnostic imaging. Physicians should explore other reference material, especially when contemplating decisions about equipment purchases and imaging procedures. The overall appearance of the book is excellent. The book is over-illustrated in some areas, such as the basic nuclear physics chapters; however, all illustrations are of excellent quality. The book contains no references, glossary, or appendixes. The table of contents is adequate. The physical units are not given in SI units, but are a mixture of mks, cgs, and engineering units. The book is well organized, starting first with the characteristics of image quality and measurements thereof, which is a departure from other books. The book covers all the relevant material and is agood, quick reference for picking up some of the basic physics principles of the image detection process.

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A comprehensive text for radiology residents and practicing radiologists, covering the physics and principles of medical imaging modalities, with emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Subjects include energy and radiation, structure of matter, radioactivity, the photographic process, fluoroscopic and digital imaging systems, computed tomography, ultrasound, nuclear magnetic resonance, and exposure and protection. Includes b&w diagrams. Assume no background in physics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

3 Stars from Doody