Multislice positron emission computed tomograph (PETT IV) yielding transverse and longitudinal images

Conference · Tue Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6952384

Ter-Pogossian, M M; Mullani, N A; Hood, J; Higgins, C S; Currie, C M

We designed, built, and tested a positron emission tomograph (PETT IV) capable of providing seven slices of the human body simultaneously. PETT IV utilizes a moving hexagonal array of 48 scintillation detectors placed around the subject. Each detector consists of a cylindrical activated sodium iodide crystal optically coupled to two photomultiplier tubes. The multislice capability is achieved by comparing the light outputs of the two photomultiplier tubes in each detector. The images are displayed either as transverse or as longitudinal tomographic sections. This system provides high sensitivity and resolution, and permits rapid and accurate three-dimensional imaging of the head and body.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Washington, St. Louis
• OSTI ID: 6952384
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 128:2; Conference: 63. scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, USA, 26 Nov 1977
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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