Published 1992 | Version v1
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Radiation methods for medical diagnostics

  • 1. New Brunswick Univ., Fredericton, NB (Canada)

Description

Diagnostic imaging methods involving atomic and nuclear radiation include digital radiography, x-ray computed tomography, emission tomography, and Compton scatter imaging. The physical principles, capabilities, and limitations of each technique are reviewed. Areas requiring future development are also identified

Part of:
Proceedings of the 32. annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Association

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Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Proceedings of the 32. annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Association
Imprint Pagination
449 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 249-254.
Report number
INIS-mf--13764

Conference

Title
32. Annual conference of the Canadian Nuclear Association.
Dates
7-10 Jun 1992.
Place
Saint John, NB (Canada).

INIS

Country of Publication
Canada
Country of Input or Organization
Canada
INIS RN
25014889
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CAT SCANNING; COMPTON SCATTERING TOMOGRAPHY; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; POSITRON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; MEDICINE; TOMOGRAPHY

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