Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine - Gopal B. Saha

Physics and Radiobiology of Nuclear Medicine

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Buch | Hardcover
340 Seiten
2006 | 3rd Revised edition
Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
978-0-387-30754-1 (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.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 22.8.2006
Zusatzinfo 1, black & white illustrations
Verlagsort New York, NY
Sprache englisch
Maße 156 x 234 mm
Gewicht 653 g
Einbandart gebunden
Themenwelt Medizinische Fachgebiete Radiologie / Bildgebende Verfahren Nuklearmedizin
ISBN-10 0-387-30754-0 / 0387307540
ISBN-13 978-0-387-30754-1 / 9780387307541
Zustand Neuware
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