A Comprehensive Guide to Radiographic Sciences and Technology

Euclid Seeram 지음

Wiley-Blackwell 2021년 04월 06일 출간

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A comprehensive and succinct guide to radiographic physics and imaging, covering all the core components of the radiographic sciences, including digital imaging production and equipment, radiation protection and safety, and the principles of Computed Tomography. Designed to support students preparing to sit certification and board examinations, including the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and other global radiography certification examinations. Addresses the core radiographic science components of the ASRT curriculum, including digital imaging production and equipment, radiation protection and safety, and the principles of Computed Tomography. Useful for students and practitioners in diagnostic medical radiation technology, radiography and medical radiation sciences, as well as in biomedical engineering technology.

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Foreword Preface SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Radiographic Sciences and Technology: An Overview Radiographic Imaging Systems: Major Modalities and Components Radiographic Imaging Physics Essential Physics of Diagnostic Imaging Digital Radiographic Imaging Modalities Radiographic Exposure Technique Image Quality Considerations Computed Tomography-Physics and Instrumentation Quality Control Imaging Informatics at a Glance Radiation Protection and Dose Optimization Radiobiology Technical Factors Affecting Dose in Radiographic Imaging Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Radiography Radiation Protection Regulations Optimization of Radiation Protection References Chapter 2: Digital Radiographic Imaging Systems: Major Components Film-Screen Radiography: A Short Review of Principles Digital Radiography Modalities: Major System Components Computed Radiography Flat-Panel Digital Radiography Digital Fluoroscopy Digital Mammography Computed Tomography Image Communication Systems Picture Archiving and Communication System References SECTION 2: BASIC RADIOGRAPHIC SCIENCES and TECHNOLOGY Chapter 3: Basic Physics of Diagnostic Radiography Structure of the Atom Nucleus Electrons, Quantum Levels, Binding Energy, Electron Volts Energy Dissipation in Matter Excitation Ionization Types of Radiation Electromagnetic Particulate X-Ray Generation X-Ray Production Properties of X-rays Origin of X-Rays Characteristic Radiation Bremstrahlung Radiation X-ray Emission X-Ray Beam Quantity and Quality Factors Affecting X-Ray Beam Quantity and Quality Interaction of Radiation with Matter Mechanisms of Interaction in Diagnostic X-Ray

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저자(글) Euclid Seeram

Dr Euclid Seeram, PhD, MSc, BSc, FCAMRT, currently serves as honorary senior lecturer at the University of Sydney-Faculty of Health Sciences; adjunct associate professor at Monash University-Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences; adjunct professor at Charles Sturt University-Faculty of Science; and Adjunct Associate Professor-Faculty of Health, University of Canberra; in Australia.He has published more than 50 papers in professional radiologic technology journals and has had 20 textbooks published on computed tomography, computers in radiology, radiographic instrumentation, digital radiography, and radiation protection. He is a founding member of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences and is now on editorial boards for Radiography; Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal; Open Journal of Radiology; Journal of Allied Health; Journal of Social Science & Allied Health Professions. Euclid also serves on the international advisory panel for the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences.