Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation (PDF)

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.