Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine

Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine
ISBN-10
0415301718
ISBN-13
9780415301718
Category
Science
Pages
344
Language
English
Published
2002-11-28
Publisher
CRC Press
Author
Suzanne Amador Kane

Description

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.

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