XRay Imaging and Computed Tomography

This chapter contains sections titled:

• General Principles of Imaging with X-Rays

• X-Ray Production

• Interactions of X-Rays with Tissue

• Linear and Mass Attenuation Coefficients of X-Rays in Tissue

• Instrumentation for Planar X-Ray Imaging

• X-Ray Image Characteristics

• X-Ray Contrast Agents

• X-Ray Imaging Methods

• Clinical Applications of X-Ray Imaging

• Computed Tomography

• Image Processing for Computed Tomography

• Spiral/Helical Computed Tomography

• Multislice Spiral Computed Tomography

• Radiation Dose

• Clinical Applications of Computed Tomography

This chapter contains sections titled:

• Exercises

• Further Reading

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