Fundamentals of X-ray Imaging - 9789819673278

Fundamentals of X-ray ImagingBasic Principles, Quality Control, Clinical Applications, and Safety\nAuthor(s): Dibya Prakash, Rahul Pratap Kotian\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\nISBN-13: 9789819673278, 978-9819673278\nSynopsis\nThe book covers all X-ray modalities, including CT, mammography, fluoroscopy, dental radiography, and fusion imaging like PET-CT and SPECT-CT. It simplifies complex concepts for beginners while offering depth for advanced learners. Each chapter is engaging and addresses common questions from students and professionals.\n\nThe book begins with radiation science basics, starting with What is radiation? and expanding through seven subsections to build a solid foundation. The chapter on X-ray tubes introduces essential concepts for understanding other modalities. Subsequent chapters explore the physics, operational principles, quality control, and safety of each modality. The fusion.