Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine

Gopal B. Saha (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

336 Seiten

2010 | 3rd ed. Softcover of orig. ed. 2006
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-1-4419-2150-5 (ISBN)

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This book encompasses all major topics in nuclear medicine from the basic physics of radioactive decay to instrumentation and radiobiology. Supplemented with tables and illustrations throughout, the book is an ideal review for Board and Registry examinations.

From a distinguished author comes this new edition for technologists, practitioners, residents, and students in radiology and nuclear medicine. Encompassing major topics in nuclear medicine from the basic physics of radioactive decay to instrumentation and radiobiology, it is an ideal review for Board and Registry examinations. The material is well organized and written with clarity. The book is supplemented with tables and illustrations throughout. It provides a quick reference book that is concise but comprehensive, and offers a complete discussion of topics for the nuclear medicine and radiology physician in training.

Structure of Matter.- Radioactive Decay.- Kinetics of Radioactive Decay.- Statistics of Radiation Counting.- Production of Radionuclides.- Interactions of Radiation with Matter.- Gas-Filled Detectors.- Scintillation and Semiconductor Counters.- Gamma Cameras.- Performance Parameters of Imaging Devices.- Digital Computers in Nuclear Medicine.- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography.- Positron Emission Tomography.- Radiation Biology.- Internal Radiation Dosimetry.- Radiation Regulations and Protection.- Appendix A: Units and Constants.- Appendix B: Terms Used in Texts.- Appendix C: Answers to Questions.- Index.

Zusatzinfo	125 black & white illustrations
Verlagsort	New York, NY
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	506 g
Einbandart	Paperback
Themenwelt	Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren ► Nuklearmedizin
ISBN-10	1-4419-2150-8 / 1441921508
ISBN-13	978-1-4419-2150-5 / 9781441921505
Zustand	Neuware