Radiology & Radiation Physics

Radiology and Radiation Physics Links

Radiology Physics - a tutorial with information about a variety of radiology physics topics.

Radiology Notes on The Production of X-rays and Radiology Physics - Bremsstrahlung; x-ray spectra; characteristic x-rays; beam quality and quantity; dependence of spectrum on anode material, kVp, mA, and wave form; filtration from radiographic physics.

Radiology Notes on X-ray Interactions With Matter - Attenuation; coherent (Thompson) scattering; photoelectric effect; Compton scattering; pair production; photonuclear disintegration.

X-ray Dose Concepts and Reduction Methods - Our friends at GE Medical System provide many educational materials online and this is one of the better ones on radiation dose and ways to reduce it.

Introduction To The Electromagnetic Spectrum - Scientists have found that many types of wave can be arranged together like the notes on a piano keyboard to form a scale. Learn more about this with this great tutorial.

The Atoms Family - Just a wonderful series of pages on all aspects of physics. Geared towards younger students but so fun and cool we had to feature it here.

Virtual Radiology Physics Tutorial - These are introductory tutorials based on visualizing aspects of x-ray physics and x-ray generation used in medical imaging.

Radiation Biology and Radiation Physics Related Terms - An excellent radiation physics glossary.

Inside The Coolidge X-ray Tube - Well done site that looks at the physics of x-ray production as well as other topics related to x-ray tubes.

Lecture On Radiology Physics - Very nice powerpoint lectures on various aspects of radiation and electricity.

Radiation Physics and Safety - A good source of information on radiological physics and radiation safety.

Radiology Notes on Electromagnetic Radiation - Electromagnetic spectrum; frequency, wavelength and energy; photons; period and amplitude; inverse square law.

Nuclear Physics - This site from Hype Physics is an amazing resource of easily navigated material. Check out the many other subject headings as well as the nuclear physics section.

Radiographic Physics Tutorial - An excellent tutorial on radiographic physics. Short and to the point.

Medical Imaging Physics - An excellent guide to radiology physics and technology by Perry Sprawls, PhD

Radiography School Topics

RADIOGRAPHY COURSES

Cross Sectional Anatomy	Radiographic Positioning	Radiographic Physics
Fluoroscopy	Radiographic Anatomy	Radiation Biology
Contrast Media	Radiographic Principles	Radiation Safety
PACS and Digital Imaging		Radiographic Film Critique