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Warren G Campbell¹, D A Rudko, Nicolas A Braam

¹University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia V8P 5C2, Canada.

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A prototype fan-beam optical computed tomography scanner was developed for 3D radiation dosimetry. This system effectively images samples with high opacity and offers noise reduction for improved accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Medical Physics
Optical Imaging
Radiation Dosimetry

Background:

Three-dimensional (3D) radiation dosimetry requires precise imaging techniques.
Existing methods may face challenges with high opacity samples and image artifacts.
Optical computed tomography (CT) offers a potential solution for accurate dosimetry.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a prototype fan-beam optical computed tomography (CT) scanner.
To evaluate its capability for 3D radiation dosimetry applications.
To optimize imaging protocols and system components for enhanced performance.

Main Methods:

Evaluated two fan-beam generation techniques: Helium-Neon laser and laser diode module.
Assessed single-slot and multihole collimator designs, determining optimal depth (1.5 cm).
Developed methods for extending dynamic range, artifact removal (sinogram space), and flask registration.

Main Results:

Laser diode module (LDM) showed reduced noise and suitability for PRESAGE(TM) dosimeters.
Multihole collimator maintained scatter rejection for highly opaque solutions (T < 0.015%).
Artifact removal techniques reduced ring artifacts by up to 40%; registration achieved sub-millimeter accuracy.

Conclusions:

The developed optical CT scanner successfully images absorption- and scatter-based samples of high opacity.
Optimized imaging protocols and gel dosimetry techniques yield improved reconstruction results.
Sinogram filtering and pixel binning are crucial for effective noise reduction in dosimetry.