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<p><b>Concise guide offering a thorough exploration of the transformative technology of photon counting</b> <p><i>Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography</i> is a comprehensive resource that enables readers to stay at the forefront of medical imaging with the first FDA-cleared Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) scanner. Ensuring compliance and cutting-edge practice, readers can prepare for the future with a guide that addresses upcoming educational requirements in medical imaging technology. This book is designed for quick reference, with precise, bulleted guidance, and material that aligns with international standards. <p><i>Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography</i> includes information on: <ul><li>Essential physics of radiation attenuation in CT and the physical principles of MSCT imaging, with a review of CT image quality</li><li>Fundamental physical principles of PCCT, including the technical design characteristics of their semiconductor sensors and associated electronics</li><li>Advantages of PCCT systems compared to CT systems using EIDs, with each advantage illustrated with selected anatomical areas</li><li>Elements of the ACR manual for quality control of CT systems and quality assurance programs for a PCD CT imaging system</li></ul> <p>Suitable for an international audience, <i>Rad Tech’s Guide to Photon Counting Computed Tomography</i> is an excellent reference for professionals and practitioners in the fields of computed tomography, nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomedical engineering technology.