This is a new reference work that provides the first point of entry to the literature for all scientists interested in biomedical physics. Written by leading scientists who have evaluated and summarized the most important methods, principles, technologies and data within the field, it is a vital addition to the reference libraries of those working within the areas of medical imaging, radiation sources, detectors, biology, safety and therapy, physiology, and pharmacology as well as in the treatment of different clinical conditions and bioinformatics.