ABSTRACT
The medical applications of physics are not typically covered in introductory physics courses. Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine fills that gap by explaining the physical principles behind technologies such as surgical lasers or computed tomography (CT or CAT) scanners. Each chapter includes a short explanation of the scientific background, making this book highly accessible to those without an advanced knowledge of physics. It is intended for medicine and health studies students who need an elementary background in physics, but it also serves well as a non-mathematical introduction to applied physics for undergraduate students in physics, engineering, and other disciplines.
Introduction and Overview. Fantastic Voyage: Fiber Optics and Endoscopes. Lasers in Medicine: Healing with Light. Seeing with Sound. X-ray Vision: Diagnostic X-rays and CT Scans. Images and Radioactivity: Radionucleotide scans, SPECT, and PET. Radiation Therapy and Radiation Safety in Medicine. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Solutions. Index.
