An excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics

ThisThird Edition ofEssentials 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 of radiation with matter. Further, the text discusses the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detector systems. An information technology section discusses PACs and DICOM. There is extensive coverage of quality control procedures, followed by updated chapters on radiation safety practices, radiation biology, and management of radiation accident victims.

Clear and concise, this new edition ofEssentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation offers readers:

Logically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technology students. It is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics.

Rachel A. Powsner, MD, is Head of the Nuclear Medicine Section at the Veterans Administration Boston Healthcare System, and an Associate Professor of Radiology at Boston University. She is a practicing nuclear medicine physician, radiology faculty member at Boston University, and an author of the first two editions of this text.

Matthew R. Palmer, PhD, is the Nuclear Medicine Physicist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he teaches in the nuclear medicine residency training program. Dr. Palmer is a welcome addition to the author team for the third edition of this book.

Edward R. Powsner, MD, is Former Chief of the Nuclear Medicine Service at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he is also Emeritus Professor and Associate Chairman, Department of Pathology, at Michigan State University. He is Former Chair of the Joint Review Committee for Educational Nuclear Medicine Technology and was a member of the American Board of Nuclear Medicine.

Preface vii

Acknowledgements  viii

1. Basic Nuclear Medicine Physics 1

2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter 21

3. Formation of Radionuclides 32

4. Non-scintillation Detectors 41

5. Scintillation Detectors 60

6. Imaging Instrumentation 73

7. Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography 91

8. Positron Emission Tomography 103

9. X-Ray Computed Tomography 119

10. Hybrid Imaging Systems: PET/CT and SPECT/CT 129

11. Image Reconstruction, Processing, and Display 134

12. Information Technology 161

13. Quality Control 168

14. Radiation Biology 185

15. Radiation Dosimetry 197

16. Radiation Safety 205

17. Management of Nuclear Event Casualties 212Kevin Donohoe, MD

Appendix A: Common Radionuclides 224

Appendix B: Major Dosimetry for Common Radiopharmaceuticals 225

Appendix C: Sample Calculations for the S Value 226

Appendix D: Guide to Nuclear Regulatory Commission Publications 228 Appendix E: Recommended Reading by Topic 231

Index 232