Written by radiographers for radiographers, Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 2nd Edition follows the ASRT recommended curriculum and focuses on what the radiographer needs to understand to safely and competently perform radiographic examinations. This comprehensive radiologic physics and imaging text links the two subjects together so that you understand how they relate to each other - and to clinical practice. Prepare for success on the ARRT exam and the job with just the right amount of information on radiation production and characteristics, imaging equipment, film screen image acquisition and processing, digital image acquisition and display, image analysis, and the basic principles of computed tomography. INDICE: 1. Introduction to the Imaging SciencesSection I: Principles of Radiation Physics2. Structure of the Atom3. Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation4. The X-ray Circuit5. The X-Ray Tube6. X-Ray Production7. X-Ray Interactions with MatterSection II: Image Production and Evaluation8. Image Production9. Image Quality and Characteristics10. Radiographic Exposure Technique11. Scatter Control12. Image ReceptorsSection III: Specialized Radiographic Equipment13. Exposure Technique Selection 14. Image Intensified Fluoroscopy15. Additional Equipment16. Computed TomographyAppendix A: Answers to Review QuestionsGlossary
- ISBN: 978-0-323-33966-7
- Editorial: Mosby
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 352
- Fecha Publicación: 21/12/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés