Radionuclide imaging techniques

In this book the authors examine three important aspects of imaging. First, what is the nature of the image and what are the physical principles behind its formation. Second, what factors determine the quality of the image, what factors limit the quality, and how should we establish physical criteria for assessing the quality. Finally, what is the value of the image. Is it providing the useful clinical information, and how should we attempt to improve the image in order to improve the quality of that information. Contents: Introduction. The Imaging Problem. Physical Principles of in Vivo Imaging Systems. Tomography. Measurement of Imaging Device Performance. Other Imaging Devices. Image Display. Data Analysis. Evaluation of the Clinical Effectiveness of in Vivo Imaging. The Future