by Krzysztof (Kris) Iniewski (Editor)
This
book offers readers an overview of some of the most recent advances in
the field of technology for X-ray medical imaging. Coverage includes
both technology and applications in SPECT, PET and CT, with an in-depth
review of the research topics from leading specialists in the field.
Coverage includes conversion of the X-ray signal into analogue/digital
value, as well as a review of CMOS chips for X-ray image sensors.
Emphasis is on high-Z materials like CdTe, CZT and GaAs, since they
offer the best implementation possibilities for direct conversion X-ray
detectors. The discussion includes material challenges, detector
operation physics and technology and readout integrated circuits
required to detect signals processes by high-Z sensors. Authors
contrast these emerging technologies with more established ones based on
scintillator materials. This book is an excellent reference for people
already working in the field as well as for people wishing to enter it.