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Record Nr.

UNINA9910451753503321

Autore

Allison Wade

Titolo

Fundamental physics for probing and imaging [[electronic resource] /] / Wade Allison

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford ; ; New York, : Oxford University Press, 2006

ISBN

1-280-84568-6

0-19-152533-2

1-4294-5934-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (349 p.)

Disciplina

530

Soggetti

Acoustic imaging

Ionizing radiation

Magnetic resonance imaging

Physics

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; 1 Physics for security; 2 Magnetism and magnetic resonance; 3 Interactions of ionising radiation; 4 Mechanical waves and properties of matter; 5 Information and data analysis; 6 Analysis and damage by irradiation; 7 Imaging with magnetic resonance; 8 Medical imaging and therapy with ionising radiation; 9 Ultrasound for imaging and therapy; 10 Forward look and conclusions; Appendices; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This unique textbook explains the fundamental physics that makes it possible to see inside things around us. Written for professional physicists and students, it follows applications in medicine and elsewhere. It puts physics in a cultural context, addresses matters of fear and safety, and reaches some significant conclusions. - ;Physics has reduced fear and increased safety for society, largely by extending the power to see. The methods used are magnetic resonance, ionising radiation and sound, with their extensions. This textbook expounds the fundamental physics of these. It follows how they