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An Introduction to Medical Physics

Biological and Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering

von: Muhammad Maqbool
223,63 €
Verlag:	Springer
Format:	PDF
Veröffentl.:	11.11.2017
ISBN/EAN:	9783319615400
Sprache:	englisch

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Titelbeschreibung

This book begins with the basic terms and definitions and takes a student, step by step, through all areas of medical physics. The book covers radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology, dosimetry, radiation shielding, and nuclear medicine, all at a level suitable for undergraduates. This title not only describes the basics concepts of the field, but also emphasizes numerical and mathematical problems and examples. Students will find <i>An Introduction to Medical Physics</i> to be an indispensible resource in preparations for further graduate studies in the field.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Basic Concepts in Radiation Dosimetry.- Interaction of Gamma Rays and X-Rays with Matter.- Treatment planning in Radiation Therapy.- Image Guided Radiation Therapy.- Introduction to Radiological Images.- Mammography.- Computed Tomography.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).- CT and MRI in Radiotherapy.- Nuclear Medicine Physics.- Ultrasound.- Radiation Shielding and Protection, Part I – Measurement, Dosimetry, Shielding and Protection.- Radiation Shielding and Protection, Part II.

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This book begins with the basic terms and definitions and takes a student, step by step, through all areas of medical physics. The book covers radiation therapy, diagnostic radiology, dosimetry, radiation shielding, and nuclear medicine, all at a level suitable for undergraduates. This title not only describes the basics concepts of the field, but also emphasizes numerical and mathematical problems and examples.Students will find <i>An Introduction to Medical Physics</i> to be an indispensible resource in preparations for further graduate studies in the field.

Sonderbeitrag

Contains many examples and mathematical problems covering the entire field of medical physics Contributors coming from diverse backgrounds such as universities, industry, etc Applicable to many differing courses with strong appeal to both students and faculty