Medical nuclear physics

Author: Wei Zhiyong
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: The book is divided into sixteen chapters and mainly consists of three parts: nuclear physics, nuclear detection technology, and medical applications of nuclear technology. It comprehensively describes atomic structure, the fundamental properties of atomic nuclei, radioactivity and nuclear decay, nuclear reactions, nuclear electronics, nuclear detectors, interactions of radiation with matter, experimental data processing and analysis, nuclear radiation detectors, α, β, and γ-ray measurements, nuclear isotope imaging, organ function determination, biomedical activity measurement, nuclear medical image and data processing, nuclear analysis techniques, properties of neutrons, and neutron measurements. The book systematically introduces fundamental knowledge in nuclear physics and nuclear detection technology, as well as the applications of nuclear technology in the medical field. The content is designed to be easy to understand, progressing from basic to advanced levels. Common technical terms are accompanied by their corresponding English names. The book is suitable for undergraduate students in radiology and nuclear medicine; it can also serve as a selected textbook or reference for students in fields such as radiobiology, radioactivity measurement, medical physics, biomedical engineering, and nuclear technology applications. Additionally, it can be used as a reference by researchers in nuclear medicine, radiology, isotope applications, radiation protection, and other nuclear technology fields, as well as physicians involved in radiotherapy and diagnosis, and professionals in related fields.