Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging

James Johnston, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CV), Associate Professor Radiologic Sciences Director of Interdisciplinary Education for the College of Health Sciences and Human Services Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX
Terri Fauber, EdD, RT(R)(M), Associate Professor and Radiography Program Director, Department of Radiation Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

From basic physics principles to the actual process of producing diagnostic-quality x-rays, Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging effectively guides you through the physics and imaging information you need to excel on your ARRT exam and as a professional radiographer. The text's clear language and logical organization help you easily master physics principles as they apply to imaging, plus radiation production and characteristics, imaging equipment, film screen image acquisition and processing, digital image acquisition and display, basics of computed tomography, image analysis, and more. Theory to Practice discussions help you link these principles to real-world applications and practice.

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Hardbound, 264 Pages

Published: April 2011

Imprint: Mosby

ISBN: 978-0-323-06974-8

1. Introduction to the Imaging Sciences
Section I: Principles of Radiation Physics
2. Structure of the Atom
3. Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation
4. The X-ray Circuit
5. The X-Ray Tube
6. X-Ray Production
7. X-Ray Interactions with Matter
Section II: Image Production and Evaluation
8. Image Production
9. Image Characteristics
10. Radiographic Exposure Technique
11. Scatter Control
12. Image Receptors
Section III: Specialized Radiographic Equipment
13. Automatic Exposure Control (AEC)
14. Image Intensified Fluoroscopy
15. Additional Equipment
16. Computed Tomography
Glossary of Key Terms

Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging

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