Fundamental Physics of Radiology

3rd Edition - July 1, 1984
Authors: W. J. Meredith, J. B. Massey
Language: English
eBook ISBN:
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Fundamental Physics of Radiology, Third Edition provides a general introduction to the methods involving radioactive isotopes and ultrasonic radiations. This book provides the… Read more

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Fundamental Physics of Radiology, Third Edition provides a general introduction to the methods involving radioactive isotopes and ultrasonic radiations. This book provides the fundamental principles upon which the clinical uses of radioactive isotopes and ultrasonic radiation depend. Organized into four sections encompassing 45 chapters, this edition begins with an overview of the basic facts about matter and energy. This text then examines the technical details of some practical X-ray tubes. Other chapters consider the action of the X-rays on the screen to produce an emission of visible light photons in amount proportional to the incident X-ray intensity. This book discusses as well the fundamental aspects of the physical principles of radiotherapy, in which most attention is being given to gamma- and X-rays. The final chapter deals with the provision of adequate barriers and protective devices to guarantee the safety of the workers concerned. This book is a valuable resource for radiologists, physicists, and scientists.

PrefaceSection I.—General Physics I.—Matter and Energy, Radiation and Spectra II.—Atoms and Nuclei III.—Radioactivity IV.—Radioactivity—Materials V.—The Production of X-Rays VI.—The Interaction of X - and Gamma Rays with Matter—I VII.—The Interaction of X - and Gamma Rays with Matter—II VIII.—The Effects of X-Rays IX.—The Measurement of X-Ray Quantity X.—The Roentgen and its Measurement XI.—The Geiger-Müller and Scintillation Counters and the Thermoluminescence Dosemeter XII.—Absorbed Dose and the Rad XIII.—Filters and FiltrationSection II.—Diagnostic Radiology XIV.—The Physical Basis of Diagnostics Radiology XV.—The X-Ray Film and its Processing XVI.—The Properties of the X-Ray Film XVII.—Intensifying and Fluorescent Screens and Xeroradiography XVIII.—Geometric Factors which Influence the Radiographic Image XIX.—The Effect of X-Ray Absorption on the Radiographic Image XX.—The Effects and Control of Scattered Radiation XXI.—The Radiographic Exposure XXII.—The Diagnostic X-Ray Tube and Shield XXIII.—The Electrical Circuits of the X-Ray Unit XXIV.—The Rating of the X-Ray Tube XXV.—Fluoroscopy XXVI.—Tomography XXVII.—Ultrasonic in Clinical Medicine XXVIII.—Radioactive Isotopes in Clinical MedicineSection III.—Radiotheraphy XXIX.—The Physical Principles of Radiotheraphy XXX.—Teletherapy Dosage Data: General Considerations XXXI.—Teletherapy Dosage Data for Clinical Use XXXII.—Output Measurements and the Use of Isodose Charts XXXIII.—Patient Dosage XXXIV.—Beam Modification XXXV.—Collimators and 'Beam-Direction' Devices XXXVI.—The Treatment Prescription XXXVII.—Some Special Techniques XXXVIII.—Teletherapy Sources XXXIX.—Acceptance Tests and Calibration XL.—Gamma-Ray Sources for Plesiotherapy XLI.—Plesiotheraphy Dosage Calculations XLII.—Particle Radiations in RadiotherapySection IV.—Radiation Protection XLIII.—General Principles and Materials XLIV.—Departmental Protection XLV.—Protection Instruments and Personnel MonitoringAppendix IAppendix IIAppendix IIIIndex