Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics - Softcover

After years of postgraduate training, many physicians have forgotten some (or most) of their undergraduate and/or higher school physics and may find submersion into nuclear medicine physics somewhat daunting. This book begins with a very basic introduction to nuclear physics and the interactions of radiation and matter; proceeds with discussions of nuclear medicine instrumentation used for production of nuclides, measurement of doses, surveying radioactivity, and imaging (including SPECT and PET); and finishes with chapters covering radiation biology.

Through concise, readable, logical chapters, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics makes a difficult subject accessible to all those who need to know this critical dimension of radiology and nuclear medicine. Beginning with a brief overview of nuclear physics and radioactivity, the book goes on to cover the basics of instrumentation, imaging (SPECT and PET), and radiation biology and dosimetry. Practical chapters on radiation safety and quality control, in addition to appendices summarizing useful information, make this book valuable as quick reference as well as an introductory text. Illustrated throughout with instructive schematics, Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics in the book of choice for radiology residents, cardiology and nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technologists and students. It is an ideal refresher for the professional and an excellent resouce for board exam preparation.