Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging

Prepare for success on the ARRT exam and in the practice of radiography! Essentials of Radiographic Physics and Imaging, 3rd Edition follows the ASRT recommended curriculum and focuses on what the radiographer needs to understand to safely and competently perform radiographic examinations. This comprehensive text gives you a foundational understanding of basic physics principles such as atom structure, electricity and magnetism, and electromagnetic radiation. It then covers imaging principles, radiation production and characteristics, digital image quality, imaging equipment, digital image acquisition and display, image analysis, and more- linking physics to the daily practice of radiographers. New for the third edition is updated information on radiation classifications, a shift in focus to SI units, and a thoroughly updated chapter on Fluoroscopic Imaging.

New to this edition

    NEW! A shift in focus to SI units aligns with international system of measurement.
    UPDATED Information regarding radiation classifications helps you to understand radiation levels.
    NEW! Inclusion of advances in digital imaging helps familiarize you with state-of-the-art images.
    NEW and UPDATED! Expanded Digital Fluoroscopy chapter, familiarizes you with the equipment you will encounter.

Table of Contents:

1.Introduction to the Imaging Sciences

Section I: Principles of Radiation Physics
2.Structure of the Atom
3.Electromagnetic and Particulate Radiation
4.The X-Ray Circuit
5.The X-Ray Tube
6.X-Ray Production
7.X-Ray Interactions with Matter

Section II: Image Production and Evaluation
8.Image Production
9.Image Quality and Characteristics
10.Digital Image Receptors
11.Radiographic Exposure Technique
12.Scatter Control
13.Exposure Technique Selection
14.Film-Screen Imaging

Section III: Specialized Radiographic Equipment
15.Fluoroscopic Imaging
16.Additional Equipment
17.Computed Tomography

Glossary

James Johnston, Ph.D., R.T.(R)(CV), Associate Professor Radiologic Sciences Director of Interdisciplinary Education for the College of Health Sciences and Human Services Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX and Terri L. Fauber, EdD, RT(R)(M), Associate Professor and Radiography Program Director, Department of Radiation Sciences, School of Allied Health Professions, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA