Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics

Chapter 32: Medical imaging 506

The nature and production of X-rays 507
X-ray attenuation 509
Improving X-ray images 511
Computerised axial tomography 513
Using ultrasound in medicine 516
Echo sounding 518
Ultrasound scanning 520
Magnetic resonance imaging 522

P2: Planning, analysis and evaluation 529

Planning 530
Analysis of the data 532
Treatment of uncertainties 536
Conclusions and evaluation of results 538

Appendix 1: Physical quantities and units 542

Prefixes 542
Estimation 542

Appendix 2: Data, formulae and

relationships 543
Data 543
Conversion factors 543
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Mathematical equations 544
Formulae and relationships 544

Appendix 3: The Periodic Table 545

Glossary 546

Index 555

Acknowledgements 564

CD-ROM CD1

Advice on how to revise for and approach

examinations CD1
Introduction to the examination and changes
to the syllabus CD9
Answers to self-assessment questions CD12
Answers to end-of-chapter questions CD70
Recommended resources CD136