Basics of PET Imaging

This book is an ideal text on PET imaging technology that focuses on the basics, such as physics, instrumentation, production of radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and regulations affecting PET. The chapters are concise but comprehensive, making the topic easily understandable. They are complete with reviews of pertinent basic science and suggested reading lists. Practical tables and appendixes reflect the book's usefulness as a reference for nuclear medicine professionals, including physicians, residents, and technologists. The book also benefits technologists and residents preparing for board examinations.