Michael Nel

Michael Nel

Fundamentals of fluoroscopy

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Staff protection

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Biological effects of radiation

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Dose quantities and units

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Introduction to radiation safety

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Optimising image quality and dose

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Artefacts in digital imaging

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Scatter and contrast-to-noise ration (CNR)

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…

Image sharpness

X-ray physics notes curriculum Fundamentals of radiation Electromagnetic radiation Wave-particle duality Basic atomic structure Key definitions and units in X-ray physics The X-ray machine The cathode The anode X-ray tube housing and cooling X-ray generator circuits Focal spot and beam…