Dowsett's Physics of Diagnostic Imaging

This comprehensive resource for radiology residents and imaging professionals covers fundamental physics, imaging modalities, radiobiology, and radiation protection, aligned with international guidelines. This new edition features a reorganized structure that seamlessly integrates fundamental physics and mathematics with clinical applications. Basic physics and computer science principles connect directly to modern imaging practice, integrating radioactivity with nuclear medicine and digital detectors with radiography and fluoroscopy. Heavily illustrated with high quality photographs, this essential guide for clinicians bridges theoretical knowledge with practical diagnostic expertise. Key Features:Updates on advances in digital imaging reflecting the complete transition from film and video to the use of digital detectors and image presentation since that last edition. Coverage of newer developments in nuclear medicine including SPECT, PET, and PET/CT. Modern approaches to CT dosimetry, dual energy CT and relevant clinical applications. Updates to ultrasound material include more emphasis on artifacts and illustrations of the use of color coding of images. Enhanced discussion of advances in MRI pulse sequency strategies in this rapidly changing field.