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This study introduces an adaptive readout scheme for multi-anode photomultiplier tubes (MAPMTs) to optimize detector electronics. The new method minimizes information loss, enhancing spatial resolution in scintillation cameras.

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Fisher information Multi-anode photomultiplier tube Readout electronics Scintillation camera

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Nuclear Instrumentation
Medical Imaging Physics

Background:

Multi-anode photomultiplier tubes (MAPMTs) provide high spatial resolution via numerous small anodes.
Modular scintillation cameras utilize MAPMT arrays but face challenges with extensive channel amplification and digitization.
Conventional resistive charge division methods limit achievable resolution due to signal coupling and information loss.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a novel approach for optimizing readout electronics in MAPMTs.
To address the limitations of conventional readout methods in large-scale MAPMT arrays.
To improve the precision of event parameter estimation in scintillation cameras.

Main Methods:

Analysis of information content within MAPMT signals.
Development of an adaptive readout scheme.
Integration with maximum-likelihood estimation methods.

Main Results:

The proposed adaptive readout scheme significantly reduces information loss compared to conventional methods.
Achieved precision in event parameter estimation approaches that of retaining all signals.
Demonstrated feasibility for optimizing readout electronics in large MAPMT arrays.

Conclusions:

The adaptive readout scheme offers a practical solution for enhancing MAPMT-based detector performance.
This approach overcomes limitations of traditional charge division methods, improving resolution.
Optimized readout electronics are crucial for advancing modular scintillation camera technology.