Table of Contents

An Introduction to Radiography. Principles, Equipment and Departmental Operation. Mathematics and Physics Review. Radiation. Its Atomic and Nuclear Origins. Electricity. Magnetism and Its Relation to Electricity. The X-Ray Tube Components and Design. X-Ray Machine Operation. The X-Ray Circuit. Photon Interactions with Matter. Factors Affecting the X-Ray Spectrum. Radiographic Film. Production of the Radiographic Image. Geometrical Factors Affecting Image Quality. Improving Image Quality. The Effect of Patient Status on the Radiographic Image. Fluoroscopy. Viewing Motion with X-Rays. Common Equipment Malfunctions. Quality Control. General Radiation Biology. Applying Radiation Biology to Clinical Practice. Health Physics. Radiation Protection. Other Imaging Modalities. Ultrasound, MRI and Nuclear Medicine.