This unparalleled text on the basics of PET imaging technology is an ideal
resource for technologists and residents preparing for board examinations and
also serves as a useful reference for practicing nuclear medicine professionals.
Written by noted author Gopal B. Saha, Ph.D., the book consists of concise but
comprehensive chapters that emphasize the fundamentals, including physics,
instrumentation and data acquisition, image reconstruction, production of PET
radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals, and regulatory and reimbursement issues.
Reviews of Dr. Saha's other best-selling titles consistently cite his ability to
make difficult subjects accessible; this book is no exception. To maximize
understanding, topics are complete with assessment questions, reviews of
pertinent basic science, and