Webb’s Physics of Medical Imaging, 2nd Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

Webb’s Physics of Medical Imaging: Second Edition

Editored by M A Flower, this highly acclaimed book has undergone significant changes since the publication of its first edition. The Second Edition of Webb’s Physics of Medical Imaging presents a comprehensive update on the basic physics, modern technology, and diverse clinical applications across all modalities of medical imaging.

What’s New in the Second Edition?

• Extensive updates to all original chapters, ensuring readers stay up-to-date with the latest developments in medical imaging.
• Coverage of state-of-the-art detector technology and computer processing used in medical imaging, providing valuable insights into the field.
• Contributions from 11 new experts, in addition to the original team of authors, bringing a wealth of fresh perspectives and knowledge.
• Two new chapters on medical image processing and multimodality imaging, expanding the book’s scope and depth.
• Over 50% new examples and 80% new figures, making the book an indispensable resource for medical imaging professionals.
• A comprehensive glossary of abbreviations, color insert, and contents lists at the beginning of each chapter, enhancing readability and accessibility.

A Comprehensive Resource for Medical Imaging Professionals

This well-illustrated book reviews the fundamental physics underlying imaging in medicine, making it an essential resource for graduate students and professionals alike. It covers the major techniques of:

• X-radiology
• Computerized Tomography (CT)
• Nuclear Medicine
• Ultrasound
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Infrared Imaging
• Electrical Impedance Imaging
• Optical Imaging

The text also delves into the mathematics of medical imaging, image processing, image perception, computational requirements, and multimodality imaging, providing a broad and in-depth understanding of the field.

Book Details

ISBN-13: 9780750305730
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 6/28/2012
Series: Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Series
Edition: 2nd Edition
Pages: 864