Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation
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Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

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Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

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An excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics

This Third Edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands the finely developed illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant atomic structure, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction of radiation with matter. Further, the text discusses the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detector systems. An information technology section discusses PACs and DICOM. There is extensive coverage of quality control procedures, followed by updated chapters on radiation safety practices, radiation biology, and management of radiation accident victims.

Clear and concise, this new edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation offers readers:

  • Four new chapters
  • Updated coverage of CT and hybrid scanning systems: PET/CT and SPECT/CT
  • Fresh discussions of the latest technology based on solid state detectors and new scanner designs optimized for dedicated cardiac imaging
  • New coverage of PACs and DICOM systems
  • Expanded coverage of image reconstruction and processing techniques
  • New material on methods of image display

Logically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technology students. It is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics.

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Yes, you can access Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation by Rachel A. Powsner,Matthew R. Palmer,Edward R. Powsner in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Radiology, Radiotherapy & Nuclear Medicine. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Dedication
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright page
  5. Preface
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. CHAPTER 1 Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics
  8. CHAPTER 2 Interaction of Radiation with Matter
  9. CHAPTER 3 Formation of Radionuclides
  10. CHAPTER 4 Nonscintillation Detectors
  11. CHAPTER 5 Scintillation Detectors
  12. CHAPTER 6 Imaging Instrumentation
  13. CHAPTER 7 Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography
  14. CHAPTER 8 Positron Emission Tomography
  15. CHAPTER 9 X-ray Computed Tomography
  16. CHAPTER 10 Hybrid Imaging Systems: PET-CT and SPECT-CT
  17. CHAPTER 11 Image Reconstruction, Processing, and Display
  18. CHAPTER 12 Information Technology
  19. CHAPTER 13 Quality Control
  20. CHAPTER 14 Radiation Biology
  21. CHAPTER 15 Radiation Dosimetry
  22. CHAPTER 16 Radiation Safety
  23. CHAPTER 17 Management of Nuclear Event Casualties
  24. APPENDIX A: Common Nuclides
  25. APPENDIX B: Major Dosimetry for Common Radiopharmaceuticals
  26. APPENDIX C: Sample Calculations of the S Value
  27. APPENDIX D: Guide to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publications
  28. APPENDIX E: Recommended Reading by Topic
  29. Index