A reference compilation covering the development of medical imaging, from early cathode ray experiments to modern CT and MRI, with citations for each milestone.
This document is a reference list for a history of medical imaging, aimed at students, educators, or professionals researching the evolution of radiology. It compiles sources on key figures, inventions, and safety milestones, from the 19th century to the present day.
The first sections cover early pioneers and discoveries, including William Crookes' work on cathode rays, Wilhelm Röntgen's discovery of X-rays, and the founding of the American Roentgen Ray Society. It also documents Clarence Dally, the first radiation fatality, and Albert Einstein's contributions to radiation physics.
Later sections trace technological advances, such as William Coolidge's X-ray tube, the introduction of automatic film processors, and the development of image intensifiers. It also covers xeroradiography, SPECT, and the early history of computed tomography, including the work of Allan Cormack and Godfrey Hounsfield.
The document also covers the rise of modern imaging, including the history of MRI with figures like Raymond Damadian, Paul Lauterbur, and Peter Mansfield, and the development of spiral CT. It includes sources on Canon Medical Systems and Elscint, highlighting the commercial evolution of imaging technology.
Throughout, the references emphasize radiation protection, with sections on the American Association of Radiological Technicians, the British X-Ray and Radium Protection Committee, and the ALARA principle. The document serves as a bibliography for understanding both the science and the safety practices of medical imaging.