Radiation biology of medical imaging /

• Main Authors: Kelsey, Charles A. (Author), Heintz, Philip (Author), Sandoval, Daniel (Author), Chambers, Gregory D. (Gregory Daniel) (Author), Adolphi, Natalie (Author), Paffett, Kimberly (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley Blackwell, [2013]
• Subjects: Radiobiology.; Diagnostic imaging.; Diagnostic Imaging.; Tissues > radiation effects.; Medical.; MEDICAL > Physiology.; SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Human Anatomy & Physiology.; Electronic books.

This book provides a thorough yet concise introduction to quantitative radiobiology and radiation physics, particularly the practical and medical application. Beginning with a discussion of the basic science of radiobiology, the book explains the fast processes that initiate damage in irradiated tis...