Biomedical Physics

by Thomas Jackson (Editor)

The theories and applications of various concepts in physics are widely used in contemporary healthcare and medical studies across the world. Biomedical physics as a specialized field is aimed at perceiving the underlying principles and concepts of physics in bio-molecular structure, nano-medicine, nuclear medicine, etc. It plays a key role in understanding techniques and principles used in molecular imaging (cells and tissues) as well as medical imaging (pathology and anatomy through CT, MRI, etc.). This book elucidates the significant issues and studies performed by renowned experts and practitioners from various countries. It also elucidates diverse applications of theories from physics in analyzing biological systems and their interactions, cancer and oncology, neuroscience and brain imaging, computational research and imaging, etc. This text is a very useful reference tool for postgraduate students, medical practitioners, scientists, etc. who are looking for an updated and comprehensive resource guide on biomedical physics.

272 pages, Hardcover

Published May 31, 2016

About the author

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson was one of the most prominent Confederate generals during the American Civil War.

After attending the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, Jackson served in the Mexican-American War from 1846 to 1848.

Jackson took a teaching position at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI), in Lexington, Virginia. He became Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy and Instructor of Artillery.

Achieved his nickname during the first battle of Manassas (Bull Run) July 21, 1861.

Thereafter achieved distinction in the Peninsula Campaign, Second Bull Run and Fredericksburg before being wounded at Chancellorsville and dying of pneumonia 8 days later.

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