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Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner
| Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner |
| Autore | Powsner Rachel A |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.07/575 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PowsnerEdward R. <1926->
PowsnerRachel A |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear medicine
Medical physics |
| ISBN |
1-281-32274-1
9786611322748 0-470-75289-0 0-470-75286-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Basic nuclear medicine physics -- Interaction of radiation with matter -- Formation of radionuclides -- Nonscintillation detectors -- Nonimaging scintillation detectors -- Imaging instrumentation -- Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) -- PET/CT -- Quality control -- Radiation biology -- Radiation dosimetry -- Radiation safety -- Radiation accidents. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784968703321 |
Powsner Rachel A
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| Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner
| Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner |
| Autore | Powsner Rachel A |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.07/575 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PowsnerEdward R. <1926->
PowsnerRachel A |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear medicine
Medical physics |
| ISBN |
1-281-32274-1
9786611322748 0-470-75289-0 0-470-75286-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Basic nuclear medicine physics -- Interaction of radiation with matter -- Formation of radionuclides -- Nonscintillation detectors -- Nonimaging scintillation detectors -- Imaging instrumentation -- Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) -- PET/CT -- Quality control -- Radiation biology -- Radiation dosimetry -- Radiation safety -- Radiation accidents. |
| Record Nr. | UNISA-996201969503316 |
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Powsner Rachel A
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| Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. di Salerno | ||
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Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner
| Essential nuclear medicine physics [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Edward R. Powsner |
| Autore | Powsner Rachel A |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (216 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.07/575 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PowsnerEdward R. <1926->
PowsnerRachel A |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear medicine
Medical physics |
| ISBN |
1-281-32274-1
9786611322748 0-470-75289-0 0-470-75286-6 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Basic nuclear medicine physics -- Interaction of radiation with matter -- Formation of radionuclides -- Nonscintillation detectors -- Nonimaging scintillation detectors -- Imaging instrumentation -- Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) -- PET/CT -- Quality control -- Radiation biology -- Radiation dosimetry -- Radiation safety -- Radiation accidents. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910811182003321 |
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Powsner Rachel A
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| Malden, Mass., : Blackwell Pub., 2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Essentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner
| Essentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation [[electronic resource] /] / Rachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner |
| Autore | Powsner Rachel A |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester ; ; Oxford ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (246 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.07/575 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PalmerMatthew R. <1958->
PowsnerEdward R. <1926-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear medicine
Medical physics |
| ISBN |
1-118-47348-5
1-118-47355-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
CHAPTER 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 CHAPTER 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 Components 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 RadiopharmaceuticalsPET 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 Answers |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910786267603321 |
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Powsner Rachel A
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| Chichester ; ; Oxford ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Essentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation / / Rachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner
| Essentials of nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation / / Rachel A. Powsner, Matthew R. Palmer, Edward R. Powsner |
| Autore | Powsner Rachel A |
| Edizione | [3rd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester ; ; Oxford ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (246 p.) |
| Disciplina | 616.07/575 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
PalmerMatthew R. <1958->
PowsnerEdward R. <1926-> |
| Soggetto topico |
Nuclear medicine
Medical physics |
| ISBN |
1-118-47348-5
1-118-47355-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; 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
CHAPTER 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 CHAPTER 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 Components 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 RadiopharmaceuticalsPET 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 Answers |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910813925103321 |
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Powsner Rachel A
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| Chichester ; ; Oxford ; ; Hoboken, N.J., : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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