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