Physics in Nuclear Medicine, 4th edition

Physics and instrumentation are often taught during separate courses in nuclear medicine training. The present book is intended by the authors for use by physicians, technologists and scientists trained to become specialists in nuclear medicine. It is also intended to be used by physicians, scientists and engineers in related fields. Although there have been substantial changes in nuclear medicine, the goal of the book remains the same as for the first edition in 1980, i.e. to provide an introductory text for courses as mentioned above, covering the physics and instrumentation of nuclear medicine. The fourth edition includes recent advances, particularly in single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET) imaging. A new chapter is included on hybrid imaging techniques, combining functional and physiological imaging capabilities of SPECT and PET with anatomical information obtained by computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). An introduction to CT scanning is...