Medical Physics for Physicists Content Module 4

X-ray Diagnostics

  • Physical principles of X-ray–based diagnostics and their clinical application
  • Conventional X-ray diagnostics (physical/technical fundamentals, radiation protection aspects, new methods such as tomosynthesis)
  • X-ray computed tomography (CT): mathematical and technical fundamentals (including equipment technology, analytical/iterative image reconstruction, dual-/multi-energy CT, photon-counting CT, cardiac CT)
  • Use of computers in data and image processing
  • Clinical applications of X-ray techniques: medical aspects, applications, and justified indications
  • Quality assurance, dose management, and documentation
  • Practical exercises/demonstrations: X-ray and interventional radiology