Webb's Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition
Features
- Presents the essential physics of medical imaging
- Covers each imaging modality in detail, eliminating the need to consult specialised texts
- Provides many examples of clinical applications of medical imaging
- Includes contributions from leading researchers and clinical scientists
- Contains more than 400 high-quality figures, with some in colour
Summary
Since the publication of the best-selling, highly acclaimed first edition, the technology and clinical applications of medical imaging have changed significantly. Gathering these developments into one volume, Webb’s Physics of Medical Imaging, Second Edition presents the basic physics, modern technology and up-to-date examples of clinical application across all the modalities of medical imaging.
New to the Second Edition
- Coverage of state-of-the-art detector technology and computer processing used in medical imaging
- Chapters on medical image processing and multimodality imaging
- More than 50 percent new examples and over 80 percent new figures
Keeping the material accessible to graduate students, this well-illustrated book reviews the basic physics underpinning imaging in medicine. It covers the major techniques of x-radiology, computerised tomography, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, in addition to infrared, electrical impedance and optical imaging. The text also describes the mathematics of medical imaging, image processing, image perception, computational requirements and multimodality imaging.
Table of Contents
In the Beginning: The Origins of Medical Imaging, S. Webb
Diagnostic Radiology with X-Rays, D.R. Dance, S.H. Evans, C.L. Skinner and A.G. Bradley
X-Ray Transmission Computed Tomography, I.A. Castellano and S. Webb
Clinical Applications of X-Ray Computed Tomography in Radiotherapy Planning, H.J. Dobbs and S. Webb
Radioisotope Imaging, R.J. Ott, M.A. Flower, A.D. Hall, P.K. Marsden and J.W. Babich
Diagnostic Ultrasound, J.C. Bamber, N.R. Miller and M. Tristam
Spatially Localised Magnetic Resonance, S.J. Doran and M.O. Leach
Physical Aspects of Infrared Imaging, C.H. Jones
Imaging of Tissue Electrical Impedance, B.H. Brown and S. Webb
Optical Imaging, J.C. Hebden
Mathematics of Image Formation and Image Processing, S. Webb
Medical Image Processing, J. Suckling
Perception and Interpretation of Images, C.R. Hill
Computer Requirements of Imaging Systems, G.D. Flux, S. Sassi and R.E. Bentley
Multimodality Imaging, G.D. Flux
Epilogue, S. Webb and C.R. Hill
Index
Author Bio(s)
About the Editor
Maggie Flower was a senior lecturer in the Joint Department of Physics at the Institute of Cancer Research/Royal Marsden Hospital (ICR/RMH) before taking early retirement. A fellow of the IPEM, Dr. Flower was also a joint leader of the ICR’s Radioisotope Research Team and head of radioisotope imaging at RMH. Her research interests include the evaluation and development of quantitative radioisotope imaging techniques using SPECT and PET and the application of these imaging methods to a variety of clinical research projects.
Editorial Reviews
"Possibly the most comprehensive book on the subject currently on the market."
—Dr. Sandro Olivo, University College London
"Most of the diagrams and charts are easy to understand, and the glossary of abbreviations at the beginning of the book is helpful. … the book does explain reasons for artifacts in medical imaging so that they can be avoided as much as possible in daily practice. … useful to keep this reference text in the imaging department for technical questions that may arise."
—Gail M. Kurpinski, Radiologic Technology, March/April 2013
Praise for the First Edition:
Steve Webb has produced a first-class book. Because The Physics of Medical Imaging is up to date in a rapidly changing field, it is the text of choice for teaching graduate research students in this new and exciting subspeciality of physics.
—Physics Today
… a worthwhile addition to the personal library of anyone connected with this field.
—Journal of Clinical Physics and Physiological Measurement
For all those requiring a comprehensive review of medical imaging techniques, at a fairly basic level, this text is highly recommended.
—Australian Physicist
This is a book well worth the money and I can strongly recommend it both as desk and bedside reading.
—HPA Bulletin
Developments in digital radiography, together with an analysis of the computing requirements of the various techniques, complete this excellent text. The authors have done a remarkable job in covering such a wide subject so well in such a short book.
—Image Processing Magazine
This is an excellent publication and represents much dedication and hard work on behalf of the authors and, in particular, the editor.
—RAD Magazine
