Basics of PET Imaging
Physics, Chemistry, and Regulations
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Beschreibung
This revised edition of Basics of PET Imaging presents an unparalleled text on the basics of PET imaging technology. Distinguished author, Dr. Gopal B. Saha, has updated his previous bestselling work with concise chapters on PET fundamentals, including:
Basic physics
Instrumentation and data acquisition
Production of PET radionuclides
Performance characteristics of PET scanners
Regulatory and reimbursement issues
To maximize understanding, and to help technologists and residents prepare for board exams, chapters include pertinent basic science and equations along with sample problems and practice questions. The remarkable combination of Dr. Saha’s brevity and clarity of content once again makes this edition an ideal reference book for nuclear medicine professionals interested in the basics of PET imaging.
Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Gopal B. Saha
Themen in »Basics of PET Imaging«
Chemistry Computed Tomography Imaging Instrumentation PET/CT Physics Positron Emission Tomography Radionuclides Radiopharmaceuticals Regulations computed tomography (CT)
Stimmen zu »Basics of PET Imaging«
From the reviews of the second edition:
“This book, revised to reflect the growth in PET and PET/CT imaging, presents concepts at a basic level designed to help nuclear medicine professionals in their training and preparation for board certification. … It is meant as a preparatory guide for physicians … . The author is a world expert on radiopharmacy. … This second edition has been extensively revised to update information on detectors, scanners, and data collection. … The book is relatively inexpensive and covers the subject at the basic level very well.” (Dean W. Broga, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2010)()