How Long to Read Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation

How Long Does it Take to Read Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 59 minutes to read Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation by Rachel A. Powsner

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

An excellent introduction to the basic concepts of nuclear medicine physics This Third Edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation expands the finely developed illustrated review and introductory guide to nuclear medicine physics and instrumentation. Along with simple, progressive, highly illustrated topics, the authors present nuclear medicine-related physics and engineering concepts clearly and concisely. Included in the text are introductory chapters on relevant atomic structure, methods of radionuclide production, and the interaction of radiation with matter. Further, the text discusses the basic function of the components of scintillation and non-scintillation detector systems. An information technology section discusses PACs and DICOM. There is extensive coverage of quality control procedures, followed by updated chapters on radiation safety practices, radiation biology, and management of radiation accident victims. Clear and concise, this new edition of Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation offers readers: Four new chapters Updated coverage of CT and hybrid scanning systems: PET/CT and SPECT/CT Fresh discussions of the latest technology based on solid state detectors and new scanner designs optimized for dedicated cardiac imaging New coverage of PACs and DICOM systems Expanded coverage of image reconstruction and processing techniques New material on methods of image display Logically structured and clearly written, this is the book of choice for anyone entering the field of nuclear medicine, including nuclear medicine residents and fellows, cardiac nuclear medicine fellows, and nuclear medicine technology students. It is also a handy quick-reference guide for those already working in the field of nuclear physics.

How long is Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation?

Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation by Rachel A. Powsner is 354 pages long, and a total of 89,916 words.

This makes it 119% the length of the average book. It also has 110% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 11 minutes to read Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation aloud.

What Reading Level is Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation?

Essentials of Nuclear Medicine Physics and Instrumentation is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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