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Covering everything from Geiger counters to positron emission tomography systems, this text provides students with an understanding of the practical aspects of these instruments and their uses in nuclear medicine.
By concentrating on the operation of these instruments and the potential pitfalls that they are subject to, students will be better prepared for what they may encounter during their career. Chapters include: Detectors – Gas-Filled, Scintillation and Semiconductor; Image Characteristics – SPECT, PET; Collimators; Radiation Measurements; and more.





