Overview
- For the first time, modern medical imaging technology is covered in a concise, short format book
- Provides an introduction into the principles of image formation of key medical imaging modalities such as X-ray projection imaging and x-ray computed tomography
- Can be used as a supplemental text in undergraduate or graduate biomedical imaging classes
- Serves as an entry point for the in-depth study of individual modalities by providing the essential basics of each modality in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner
Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Physics (SpringerBriefs in Physics)
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About this book
This book provides an introduction into the principles of image formation of key medical imaging modalities: X-ray projection imaging, x-ray computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound imaging, and radionuclide imaging. Recent developments in optical imaging are also covered. For each imaging modality, the introduction into the physical principles and sources of contrast is provided, followed by the methods of image formation, engineering aspects of the imaging devices, and a discussion of strengths and limitations of the modality.
With this book, the reader gains a broad foundation of understanding and knowledge how today’s medical imaging devices operate. In addition, the chapters in this book can serve as an entry point for the in-depth study of individual modalities by providing the essential basics of each modality in a comprehensive and easy-to-understand manner. As such, this book is equally attractive as a textbook for undergraduate or graduate biomedical imaging classes and as a reference and self-study guide for more specialized in-depth studies.
Reviews
From the book reviews:
“This book covers image formation and reconstruction processes in a quick and abbreviated way. … can be useful study material for medical physics residents in diagnostic imaging. … I highly recommend this book to individuals who are interested in understanding the medical imaging processes in a short time.” (Mohammad Bakhtiari, Doody’s Book Reviews, August, 2014)
“This book is ‘a presentation of core concepts that students must understand in order to make independent contributions’. The focus is on the principles of image formation for the main medical imaging modalities. … The volume is recommended to students and their teachers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.” (Elizabeth Berry, Scope, Vol. 22 (4), December, 2013)Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Between 1999 and 2002, he was employed at the University of California, San Diego, first as postdoctoral research fellow and later as Assistant Research Scientist. In 2002, he assumed a position as Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri in Columbia. During this time, his research shifted towards biomechanical properties of the cell membrane, and in the process, he developed new fluorescent reporters (molecular rotors) for the real-time imaging of microviscosity and local shear stress in biomembranes and biofluids.
Since 2007, he is employed as Associate Professor in the College of engineering at the University of Georgia. His research involves x-ray tomography, fluorescent and hyperspectral imaging.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Medical Imaging Technology
Authors: Mark A Haidekker
Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Physics
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7073-1
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2013
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4614-7072-4Published: 17 April 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-1-4614-7073-1Published: 17 April 2013
Series ISSN: 2191-5423
Series E-ISSN: 2191-5431
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 129
Number of Illustrations: 57 b/w illustrations
Topics: Medical and Radiation Physics, Imaging / Radiology, Signal, Image and Speech Processing, Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering