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26 September 2022
Books by HPS Members: The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition

Written by Jerrold T. Bushberg, PhD, J. Anthony Seibert, PhD, Edwin M. Leidholdt Jr., PhD, and John M. Boone, PhD, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition, was selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022. Widely regarded as the cornerstone text in the field, the successful series of editions continues to follow the tradition of a clear and comprehensive presentation of the physical principles and operational aspects of medical imaging. The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging, 4th Edition is a coherent and thorough compendium of the fundamental principles of the physics, radiation protection, and radiation biology that underlie the practice and profession of medical imaging. Distinguished scientists and educators from the University of California, Davis, provide up-to-date, readable information on the production, characteristics, and interactions of nonionizing and ionizing radiation, magnetic fields, and ultrasound used in medical imaging and the imaging modalities in which they are used, including radiography, mammography, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. This vibrant, full-color text is enhanced by more than 1,000 images, charts, and graphs, including hundreds of new illustrations. This text is a must-have resource for medical imaging professionals, radiology residents who are preparing for Core Exams, and teachers and students in medical physics and biomedical engineering. Published in 2021 by Wolters Kluwer, Inc.; 1,204 pages; available on Amazon.com.