Physics, Engineering and Clinical Applications is a textbook written by Nadine Barrie Smith, intended for senior undergraduate and beginning graduate students who want to delve into medical imaging. This book covers the fundamentals and the latest developments in the engineering and clinical applications of medical imaging methods such as X-ray radiation, CT, PET, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and MRI.
The textbook offers a clear introduction, including solved and open-ended example problems, enabling students to understand and apply the theory effectively. In addition, state-of-the-art techniques and current clinical applications are discussed, making the book directly relevant for study and practice. Each chapter ends with helpful references to specialized literature and scientific journals.
Features
- Author: Nadine Barrie Smith (Pennsylvania State University)
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN: 9780521190657
- Number of pages: 298
- Subject: Medical imaging
- BISAC: MEDICAL / Diagnostic Imaging / General
This textbook is a valuable resource for programs in the field of medical imaging and combines theory, engineering, and clinical applications in an accessible, practice-oriented way.