#17 Computers in Medical Physics

#17 Computers in Medical Physics

Author:  Anthony R. Benedetto, H.K. Huang, Don P. Ragan, eds.
ISBN:  9780883188026
Published:  (1988 Summer School) |  417 pp | 

Price:   $ 75.00


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Table of Contents

I. HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FUNDAMENTALS

Computer Basics
Jack L. Lancaster

Classical von Neumann Architecture; Special Processors
Tom K. Lewellen

Parallel Architecture
Tom K. Lewellen

Computer Bus Architecture
Bruce Ho

Digital Storage Technology for Medical Imaging
Nicholas J. Mankovich

ADC and the Hardware Interface
Bruce Ho

Operating Systems
Ira J. Kalet

Computer Languages
George W. Sherouse

Software and Computer Quality Assurance
Philip H. Heintz

Communications and Networks
George W. Sherouse

The ACR-NEMA Digital Imaging and Communications Standards
Steven C. Horii

Personal Computers in Medical Physics
Philip H. Heintz

Environmental Concerns
Jack L. Lancaster


II. APPLICATIONS IN DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Image Processing: Basic Concepts and Terminology
Gary T. Barnes and Karen Lauro

An Overview of Digital Radiography
Stephen Balter

Microprocessors in “Smart” Control Consoles
Ernst Ammann and Kurt Schwarzmann

Computers in CT/US/MRI
Osman Ratib

Three-Dimensional Imaging in Medicine
Nicholas J. Mankovich

Microprocessors in Anger Scintillation Cameras
Jonathan M. Links

Cardiology Applications
L. Stephen Graham

Other Nuclear Medicine Applications
L. Stephen Graham


III. APPLICATIONS IN RADIATION THERAPY

Developments in Radiation Therapy Treaunent Planning
Benedick A. Fraass and Daniel L. McShan

CT-MRI Treaunent Planning Interface
Chee-Wai Cheng

Computerized Beam Shaping
Benedick A. Fraass, Daniel L. McShan, and Kenneth J. Weeks

Conformal Therapy
Chee-Wai Cheng

Artificial Intelligence
Ira J. Kalet


IV. APPLICATIONS IN EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT

Computer-Based Education
James C. Carlson

Department Management
Don P. Ragan

Spreadsheets and Data Base Management Systems
Don P.Ragan


V. THE FUTURE?

Future Trends in Hardware and Software
Trevor D. Cradduck