Mould R.F. A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine: With Emphasis on Photographic Records of the Early Years

Bristol and Philadelphia: Institute of Physics Publishing, 1995 (First printed 1993). — 284 p. — ISBN-13 9780750302241A Century of X-Rays and Radioactivity in Medicine: With Emphasis on Photographic Records of the Early Years celebrates three great discoveries-x-rays (1895), radioactivity (1896), and radium (1898)-and recalls the pioneering achievements that founded the new science of radiology and changed the face of medicine forever. Over 700 historical illustrations with full and informative captions are supported by short introductory essays to illuminate the fascinating radiological past in an easy-to-read style.The focus of this book is on the historically more interesting early years of discovery, invention, diagnosis, therapy, dosimetry, risk, and protection. Interspersed with a variety of radiological anecdotes, the photographic record is complemented by archival accounts of the pioneer scientists and physicians and their early patients. In the chapters on diagnostic techniques, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine, the author contrasts old methods with newer technologies. He also includes two fascinating chapters on museum and industrial applications of radiography. The book is comprehensively indexed for easy retrieval of the wide variety of people, techniques, apparatus, and examples featured throughout this radiological journey.Discovery of X-rays: Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
Discovery of Radioactivity and Radium: Henri Becquerel and Marie Curie
Early Days of X-rays and Radium: Diagnosis, Therapy and Experiment
Archives of Clinical Skiagraphy: the First Radiological Journal: 1896–1899
Gas Tubes: 1895–1913
Spark Coils and Interrupters
Hot Cathode X-ray Tubes: William Coolidge and Thermionic Emission
Military Radiography
Animal Radiographs
Diagnostic Radiology: I
Diagnostic Radiology: II
Diagnostic Radiology: III
Diagnostic Radiology: IV
Diagnostic Radiology: V
Diagnostic Radiology: VI
Paintings and Museum Artefacts
Industrial Applications
External Beam Radiotherapy: I
External Beam Radiotherapy: II
Brachytherapy
Nuclear Medicine
Radiation Units and Quantities, and Radiation Measurement
Radiation Risks and Radiation Protection