An up-to-date edition of the authoritative text on the physics of medical imaging, written in an accessible format, Hendee’s Physics of Medical Imaging, 5th Edition, offers a comprehensive guide to the principles, technologies, and procedures of modern medical imaging modalities. Since the publication of the fourth edition, there have been significant advances in techniques and instrumentation used in this ever-changing field, and the fifth edition reflects these advancements with extensive revisions. The text covers all aspects of image formation in radiography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, nuclear imaging, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound.

The new organization of content divides the fundamentals common to most imaging methods into Part I, while Part II delves into the application of these fundamentals in specific imaging modalities. Notable updates and new content include radiobiology, anatomy and physiology relevant to medical imaging, imaging science, image processing, image display, and information technologies. With a print length of 496 pages, this comprehensive resource is essential for students and professionals alike.

Published by Wiley-Blackwell on April 23, 2019, with the ISBN-10: 470552204 and ISBN-13: 978-0470552209, this fifth edition is a must-have for anyone involved in medical imaging.