Fundamental Physics for Probing and Imaging

Fundamental Physics for Probing and Imaging

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2006-12-04
Sales Rank: 3013345
ISBN / ASIN: 0199203881
EAN:9780199203888
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Binding: Hardcover
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
Average Rating: 5

This book addresses the question 'What is physics for?' Physics has provided many answers for mankind by extending his ability to see. Modern technology has enabled the power of physics to see into objects to be used in archaeology, medicine including therapy, geophysics, forensics and other
spheres important to the good of society. The book looks at the fundamental physics of the various methods and how they are used by technology. These methods are magnetic resonance, ionising radiation and sound. By taking a broad view over the whole field it encourages comparisons, but also
addresses questions of risk and benefit to society from a fundamental viewpoint. This textbook has developed from a course given to third year students at Oxford and is written so that it can be used coherently as a basis for shortened courses by omitting a number of chapters.

Review:
A lot of good material here

The author isn't afraid of equations and gives good account of those necessary to understand this growing imaging technology. We see cat scans and the like on Medical TV shows, but this is the kind of book Doctors need to get some understanding of the technology.
I have in the past condemned other books for not being willing to put their equations where their mouth is: not here.
We really need more books like this one and fewer dumbing down texts that insult the reader.