Introduction to Medical Physics

Stephen Keevil, Renato Padovani, Slavik Tabakov, Tony Greener, Cornelius Lewis

• 1. Medical Physics, an Introducton. 2. Radiation Interaction and Dosimetry. 3. Ionising Radiation Detector. 4. Biological Effects of Ionising Radiation. 5. Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology (X-Ray and Computed Tomography Imaging). 6. Nuclear Medicine Imaging. 7. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. 8. Ultrasound Imaging and Therapy. 9. External Beam Radiotherapy. 10. Brachytherapy. 11. Molecular Radiotherapy. 12. Optical and Laser Techniques. 13. Ionising Radiation Protection. 14. Image Processing. 15. Emerging Techniques.

"Whilst the global impact of medical physics and medical physicists in medical imaging and radiotherapy keeps increasing, and there is an increased need for trained physicist, few textbooks are available that comprehensively cover all of the field of medical physics. This book aims to cover this gap and provide a resource for undergraduate and graduate students aspiring to become medical physicists by presenting in a well-structured format the essential knowledge-base required for in-hospital training and subsequent practice. The editors put together a team of practicing experts, comprising both clinical scientists and academics mostly from the UK and Italy, to cover each specialism in depth, with clear descriptions, explanations, supporting diagrams and figures.Introduction to Medical Physics, 1st edition, has been well structured by the editors with a coherent choice of topics. The language is academic yet focused, and each chapter provides a smooth learning curve from basic to more advanced. As Director of the Medical Engineering and Physics MSc at King’s College London for the past few years I have observed how learners’ needs are changing. While students cherish the variety of opportunities that increasingly replace or complement traditional lectures/tutorials (workshops, practicals, visits, videos and online material) they also appear hungry for reliable introductory textbook material to consolidate their knowledge and review their learning. I would like to congratulate editors and authors, as I believe they have clearly met their objectives; this textbook promises to be an excellent reference for Medical Physics trainees, MSc students in Medical Physics, and also highly valued by 3rd year BSc students. Medical specialists and other professionals with an interest in Medical Physics will also appreciate the comprehensive coverage and the clear and detailed explanations." Enrico De Vita (Kings College London) in Medical Physics International Journal, vol.10, No.1, 2022