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    • Nuclear Instrumentation and Methods
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    • Applied Mathematics and Signal Processing

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    • Gamma-ray imaging is crucial for applications in nuclear medicine, security, and astrophysics.
    • Traditional imaging techniques face limitations in resolution and sensitivity, necessitating advanced methods.
    • Temporal coded apertures offer a promising approach to enhance gamma-ray imaging capabilities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a mathematical matrix formalism for one-dimensional (1-D) temporal coded aperture gamma-ray imaging probes.
    • To explore and categorize various coding strategies for temporal apertures.
    • To analyze object estimation techniques and the influence of noise on image reconstruction accuracy.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a matrix formalism to describe the imaging process of 1-D temporal coded apertures.
    • Presentation and classification of different temporal code categories.
    • Mathematical analysis of object estimation algorithms and noise propagation in the reconstruction process.

    Main Results:

    • A comprehensive mathematical framework for 1-D temporal coded aperture gamma-ray imaging has been established.
    • Different categories of temporal codes have been systematically presented.
    • The study quantifies the impact of noise on the fidelity of reconstructed images, providing insights into system performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed matrix formalism provides a robust foundation for designing and analyzing 1-D temporal coded aperture gamma-ray imaging systems.
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    • Noise mitigation strategies are critical for achieving accurate object reconstruction in these imaging probes.