Physics for Medical Imaging, 1e [Paperback]

R. F. Farr MA (Author), Penelope J. Allisy-Roberts OBE PhD FIPSM FInstP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0702017701 | ISBN-13: 978-0702017704 | Edition: 1

This new text presents core information about radiological physics in a user-friendly, accessible manner. Topics covered include radiation physics; imaging with X-rays; films and screens; fluoroscopy, digital imaging, and computerized tomography; gamma imaging; radiation hazards and protection; imaging with ultrasound; and magnetic resonance imaging. Also features review questions at the end of each chapter, and a quasi-mathematical addendum.

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About the Author

Head of the Ionising Radiation Section, Bureau Inernational des Poids et Mesures, France, Dr Allisy-Roberts obtained a BSc in Physics from the University of Birnimgham in 1970. She went on to study for the MSc in Radiobiology, achieving the degree in 1971. Continuing at the same University, she obtained a PhD in Radiological Physics in 1980. Currently responsible for the international standards of radiation dosimetry and radioactivity measurements, she was previously Director of Medical Physics and Engineering, Southampton University Hospitals (1991-1994) and Consultant Physicist, Head of Regional Radiation Physics and Protection Services in the Department of Medical Physics at the Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham (1988-1990). She has served on many influential National and International committees dealing with radiation protection affairs and in 2002 was awarded the Founders' Prize by the Society for Radiological Protection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: Bailliere Tindall; 1 edition (January 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0702017701
• ISBN-13: 978-0702017704
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,135,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Concise but boring, September 22, 2003

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This review is from: Physics for Medical Imaging, 1e (Paperback)

This book is more of a rapid pre-exam revision guide. The writing style is very monotonous, archaic and brief; no effort is made to rationally explain concepts. Instead the authors presume you know the basics, thus you will need sound fundamental knowledge of radiological physics to make out heads and tails. If you are looking for an exhaustive text look elsewhere. I give it the 2 stars only because I cleared the first FRCR examination by revising exclusively with this book. (Of course I have read other books on this subject previously). Be warned it will require a huge effort and perseverance to read this "gothic" book. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEWBIES.