Published 2009
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Journal article
Detectors for the next-generation PET scanners
Creators
- 1. INFN, Pisa (Italy)
- 2. Dipt. di fisica, Univ. di Pisa, Pisa (Italy)
- 3. Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa (Italy)
- 4. INFN, Perugia (Italy)
- 5. DEE, Politecnico Univ., Bari (Italy)
- 6. DISI, Univ. di Trento, Trento (Italy)
- 7. FBK-irst Divisione Microsistemi, Povo di Trento (Italy)
Description
Next-generation PET scanners are expected to fulfill very high requirements in terms of spatial, energy and timing resolution. Modern scanner performances are inherently limited by the use of standard photomultiplier tubes. The use of Silicon Photomultiplier (SiPM) matrices is proposed for the construction of a small animal PET system with depth of interaction capabilities. Measurements showing that SiPM matrices are highly ideal for PET applications, have been reported.
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Nuovo Cimento della Societa Italiana di Fisica. C, Geophysics and Space Physics
- Journal Volume
- 32
- Journal Issue
- 3-4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 447-450
- ISSN
- 1124-1896
Conference
- Title
- Incontri di Fisica delle Alte Energie 2009
- Acronym
- IFAE 2009
- Dates
- 15-17 Apr 2009
- Place
- Bari (Italy)
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Italy
- Country of Input or Organization
- Italy
- INIS RN
- 42017602
- Subject category
- S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- PHOTOMULTIPLIERS; POSITRON COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; RADIATION DETECTORS; RESOLUTION
- Descriptors DEC
- COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOTUBES; TOMOGRAPHY