LEADER 05338nam 2200637 a 450 001 9910786267603321 005 20230803025449.0 010 $a1-118-47348-5 010 $a1-118-47355-8 035 $a(CKB)2670000000335777 035 $a(EBL)1127124 035 $a(OCoLC)828424595 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000831907 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11449607 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000831907 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10890789 035 $a(PQKB)11002837 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1127124 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1127124 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10660579 035 $a(EXLCZ)992670000000335777 100 $a20121218d2013 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aEssentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation$b[electronic resource] /$fRachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner 205 $a3rd ed. 210 $aChichester ;$aOxford ;$aHoboken, N.J. $cWiley-Blackwell$d2013 215 $a1 online resource (246 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a0-470-90550-6 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aCover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; CHAPTER 1: Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics; Properties and structure of matter; Elements; Atomic structure; Radioactivity; The unstable nucleus and radioactive decay; Decay notation; Half-life; Questions; Answers; CHAPTER 2: Interaction of Radiation with Matter; Interaction of photons with matter; Types of photon interactions in matter; Attenuation of photons in matter; Interaction of charged particles with matter; Excitation; Ionization; Annihilation; Bremsstrahlung; Reference; Questions; Answers 327 $aCHAPTER 3: Formation of RadionuclidesGenerators; Activity curves for generators; Cyclotrons; Reactors; Reactor basics; Fission; Neutron capture; Questions; Answers; CHAPTER 4: Nonscintillation Detectors; Gas-filled detectors; Theory of operation; Principles of measurement; Characteristics of the major regions of applied voltage across a gas-filled detector; Sensitivity; Types of gas-filled detectors; Semiconductor detectors; Photographic and luminescent detectors; Photographic detectors; Thermoluminescent and optically luminescent detectors; Questions; Answers 327 $aCHAPTER 5: Scintillation DetectorsStructure; Scintillation crystals; Photomultiplier tubes; Preamplifiers and amplifiers; Pulse-height analyzer; The energy spectrum from a sodium iodide detector; Photopeak; Other peaks in the energy spectrum of the source; Effect of surrounding matter on the energy spectrum; Characteristics of scintillation detectors; Energy resolution; Decay time; Efficiency; Types of scintillation-based detectors; Thyroid probe; Well counter; Dosimeters and area monitors; Questions; Answers; CHAPTER 6: Imaging Instrumentation; Theory and structure 327 $aComponents of the imaging systemPlanar imaging; Image acquisition; Questions; Answers; CHAPTER 7: Single-photon Emission Computed Tomography; Equipment; Types of cameras; Angle of rotation of heads; Two-headed cameras: fixed and adjustable; Acquisition; Arc of acquisition; Number of projection tomographic views; Collection times; Step-and-Shoot vs. Continuous Acquisition; Circular, elliptical, and body-contouring orbits; Patient motion and sinograms; Dedicated cardiac SPECT cameras; Questions; Answers; CHAPTER 8: Positron Emission Tomography; Advantages of PET imaging; Sensitivity; Resolution 327 $aRadiopharmaceuticalsPET camera components; Crystals; Photomultiplier tubes; Pulse-height analyzers, timing discriminators, and coincidence circuits; Septa; Factors affecting resolution in PET imaging; Positron range in tissue; Photon emissions occurring at other Than 180°; Parallax error; Attenuation in PET imaging; Attenuation correction; Standard uptake values; References; Questions; Answers; CHAPTER 9: X-ray Computed Tomography; X-ray production; X-ray imaging; Computed tomography; Overview; Multislice detector configurations; Axial and helical scanning; Hounsfield units; Questions 327 $aAnswers 330 $aAn excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics This Third Edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands the finely developed illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant atomic structure, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction 606 $aNuclear medicine 606 $aMedical physics 615 0$aNuclear medicine. 615 0$aMedical physics. 676 $a616.07/575 700 $aPowsner$b Rachel A$0916308 701 $aPalmer$b Matthew R.$f1958-$01504557 701 $aPowsner$b Edward R.$f1926-$0916310 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910786267603321 996 $aEssentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation$93733608 997 $aUNINA