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Title: Gamma-ray tracking method for pet systems

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1176341

Gamma-ray tracking methods for use with granular, position sensitive detectors identify the sequence of the interactions taking place in the detector and, hence, the position of the first interaction. The improved position resolution in finding the first interaction in the detection system determines a better definition of the direction of the gamma-ray photon, and hence, a superior source image resolution. A PET system using such a method will have increased efficiency and position resolution.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
Patent Number(s):
7,732,773
Application Number:
11/649,081
OSTI ID:
1176341
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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