Radiographic Imaging and Exposure

3rd Edition

By Terri L. Fauber, EdD, RT (R)(M), Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus, Richmond, VA

1. Radiation and Its Discovery

2. The X-Ray Beam

3. Radiographic Image Formation

4. Radiographic Image Quality: Photographic Properties

5. Radiographic Image Quality: Geometric Properties

6. Scatter Control

7. Image Receptors

8. Radiographic Film Processing

9. Sensitometry

10. Exposure Factor Selection

11. Automatic Exposure Control

12. Digital Imaging

Appendices

A. Summary of Important Relationships

B. Summary of Mathematical Applications

C. Summary of Practical Tips

D. Summary of Patient Protection Tips

E. Film Critique Interpretations

Answer Key

Glossary