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Cyclotrons and positron emitting radiopharmaceuticals

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OSTI ID:5323865

The state of the art of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) technology as related to cyclotron use and radiopharmaceutical production is reviewed. The paper discusses available small cyclotrons, the positron emitters which can be produced and the yields possible, target design, and radiopharmaceutical development and application. 97 refs., 12 tabs. (ACR)

Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76CH00016
OSTI ID:
5323865
Report Number(s):
BNL-36936; CONF-8409164-8; ON: DE85017853
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English