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John L Humm1, Anatoly Rosenfeld, Alberto Del Guerra
1Department of Medical Physics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA. hummj@mskcc.org
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
|October 28, 2003
Summary
This review covers radiation detector and read-out technologies for Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners. It compares scintillator properties and electronics, analyzing their impact on PET scanner performance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Nuclear Physics
- Instrumentation
Background:
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners are crucial for medical diagnostics.
- Advancements in detector and read-out technologies directly influence PET scanner performance.
- Understanding these technologies is key to improving diagnostic capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and emerging radiation detector technologies for PET scanners.
- To discuss recent advances in read-out electronics for PET systems.
- To analyze the impact of these technologies on overall PET scanner performance.
Main Methods:
- Comparative analysis of physical properties of various detector scintillators.
- Review of recent developments in read-out electronics.
- Summary of physical performance data for commercial PET scanners.
Main Results:
- Detailed comparison of scintillator properties relevant to PET imaging.
- Overview of innovations in signal processing and data acquisition electronics.
- Consolidated performance metrics of existing PET scanner technologies.
Conclusions:
- Detector and read-out technology choices significantly affect PET scanner performance.
- Emerging technologies offer potential for enhanced PET imaging.
- This review provides a foundation for understanding PET scanner advancements.