Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Instrumentation, and Radiation Biology
- Format: Pocket
- Antall sider: 304
- Språk: Engelsk
- Forlag/Utgiver: SD Books
- EAN: 9781119620990
- Utgivelsesår: 2021
- Bidragsyter: Powsner, Rachel A. (Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts); Palmer, Matthew R.; Powsner, Edward R. (Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan)
The new edition of the excellent introduction to basic concepts and instrumentation of nuclear medicine, featuring numerous high-quality illustrations and practical examples
Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics, Instrumentation, and Radiation Biology provides a concise, highly illustrated introduction to fundamental nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts. Gradually progressing from basic principles to more advanced topics, this book offers clear guidance on basic physics related to nuclear medicine, gamma camera imaging and image reconstruction, x-ray computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radiopharmaceutic therapy, radiation dosimetry and safety, quality control, information technology, and more. Throughout the text, a wealth of examples illustrate the practice of nuclear medicine in the real world.
This new fourth edition features fully revised content throughout, including brand-new chapters on basic MRI physics and instrum