The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide

Ideal for study, review, or self-assessment, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging Study Guide is an easy-to-use, image-rich resource for learning and retaining core information in the physic of medical imaging, radiation protection, and radiation biology. Based on The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition textbook (widely regarded as the cornerstone text in the field), the Study Guide can be used as a supplement to the textbook or as a stand-alone, concise review tool to focus on the most important aspects of the field. The Study Guide includes numerous vibrant full-color charts, graphs, and superb illustrations that reinforce central concepts. It's a must-have resource for medical imaging professionals, teachers, and students in medical physics and biomedical engineering, especially radiology residents preparing for certification exams. This Study Guide is perfect for anyone who needs a reliable, up-to-date review of the physics behind current medical imaging modalities and medical informatics, key concepts in radiation protection, regulatory requirements, dose optimization, and an up-to-date review of the biological effects of radiation exposure. The Study Guide's 21 chapters mirror the topics in the 4th edition textbook and contain key features organized in three sections for helpful study and review. Section 1: Distills key concepts for each chapter in the 4th edition textbook in concise sentence and outline format. Icons indicating the corresponding page numbers for figures, tables, and equations make it easy to reference additional information on any topic in the 4th edition textbook. Section 2: Includes more than 1,000 image-rich questions and explanatory answers with reference to page numbers in the 4th edition textbook for further detail: Section 3: Consolidates Key Equations and Symbols for each chapter with page numbers from the main text where the equation is introduced and discussed. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience, Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Book jacket.