Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

This Third Edition of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands this illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. The authors present nuclear medicine–related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant quantum mechanics, 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, and their quality control procedures.

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics 2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter 3. Formation of Radionuclides 4. Non–scintillation Detectors 5. Scintillation Detectors 6. Imaging Instrumentation 7. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) 8. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) 9. X–Ray Computed Tomography 10. Hybrid Imaging Systems: PET/CT and SPECT/CT 11. Image Reconstruction, Processing, and Display 12. Information Technology 13. Quality Control 14. Radiation Biology 15. Radiation Dosimetry 16. Radiation Safety 17. Management of Nuclear Event Casualties 18. Recommended Reading 19. Appendix A. Common Radionuclides 20. Appendix B. Major Dosimetry for Common Radiopharmaceuticals 21. Appendix C. Sample Calculations for the S value 22. Appendix D. Guide to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publications 23. Answers