BookRachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner.
Summary: "Clear and simple guidance with excellent illustrations and examples . New chapter on basic MRI physics and instrumentation. New and refreshed discussions of the very latest technological advances in PET-MRI/SPECT/CT. Fully revised throughout"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Front Matter
Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics
Interaction of Radiation with Matter
Formation of Radionuclides
Nonscintillation Detectors
Scintillation Detectors
Imaging Instrumentation
Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
X-ray Computed Tomography (CT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Hybrid Imaging Systems
Image Reconstruction, Processing, and Display
Information Technology
Quality Control
Radiation Biology
Radiation Dosimetry
Radiation Safety
Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
Management of Nuclear Event Casualties / Kevin Donohoe, Rachel A Powsner, Edward R Powsner
Appendix A: Common Nuclides
Appendix B: Major Dosimetry for Common Pharmaceuticals
Appendix C: Guide to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Publications
Appendix D: Recommended Reading by Topic
Index