Characterization measurement of a thick CdTe detector for BNCT-SPECT – Detection efficiency and energy resolution

Author's group is carrying out development of BNCT-SPECT with CdTe device, which monitors the therapy effect of BNCT in real-time. From the design calculations, the dimensions were fixed to 1.5×2×30 mm³. For the collimator it was confirmed that it would have a good spatial resolution and simultaneously the number of counts would be acceptably large. After producing the CdTe crystal, the characterization measurement was carried out. For the detection efficiency an excellent agreement between calculation and measurement was obtained. Also, the detector has a very good energy resolution so that gamma-rays of 478 keV and 511 keV could be distinguished in the spectrum. - Highlights: • BNCT-SPECT is developed with CdTe device to estimate therapy effect of BNCT. • By design calculations, CdTe dimensions are determined to be 1.5×2×30 mm³. Collimator length is 10 cm with 2 mm diameter hole. • Producing the crystal, efficiency and energy resolution were measured. • Excellent agreement was obtained between measurement and calculation. Discrimination of 478 keV and 511 keV was confirmed in the spectrum