The Physics of Medical Imaging (2nd ed)

This volume reviews the scientific basis and physical principles underpinning imaging in medicine.

The major imaging methods of x-radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound and nuclear magnetic resonance are covered, and promising techniques are also considered.

Following these reviews are several thematic chapters which cover the mathematics of medical imaging, image perception, computational requirements and techniques.

Throughout, the reader is encouraged to consider key questions concerning imaging.