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Resolution estimation in different monolithic PET detectors using neural networks.

M V Belov1, V A Kozlov1, V S Tskhay1

  • 1Lebedev Physical Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, 53 Leninskii Pr., 119991, Russia.

Physica Medica : PM : an International Journal Devoted to the Applications of Physics to Medicine and Biology : Official Journal of the Italian Association of Biomedical Physics (AIFB)
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Neural networks evaluated two monolithic PET detector designs. The larger detector (57.6 x 57.6 mm²) achieved superior spatial resolution (0.74 mm XY, 1.01 mm Z), demonstrating AI

Keywords:
Detector elementsImagingMonolithicNeural networksNuclear physicsPETTomography

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Instrumentation
  • Medical Imaging Physics
  • Artificial Intelligence in Science

Background:

  • Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detector design is critical for imaging performance.
  • Evaluating spatial resolution and interaction physics (photoeffect, Compton scattering) is essential for detector optimization.
  • Traditional methods for evaluating detector performance can be complex and signal-dependent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the spatial resolution of two distinct simulated monolithic PET detector elements using neural networks.
  • To investigate the impact of single photoeffect interactions and multiple Compton scatterings on detector performance.
  • To demonstrate the utility of neural networks in optimizing experimental device design parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Two monolithic PET detector models were simulated, differing in crystal size (19.25x19.25 mm² vs. 57.6x57.6 mm²) and photomultiplier channel count (256 vs. 64).
  • A feed-forward neural network was employed to reconstruct the 511 keV gamma interaction points.
  • Network architecture (layers, neurons) was varied to find optimal reconstruction performance.

Main Results:

  • The larger detector model (57.6x57.6 mm²) yielded the best spatial resolution.
  • Average spatial resolution for the larger detector was 0.74 ± 0.01 mm in the XY plane.
  • Average depth of interaction (Z coordinate) resolution for the larger detector was 1.01 ± 0.01 mm.

Conclusions:

  • Neural networks provide a powerful, signal- and noise-independent tool for evaluating PET detector performance.
  • The study successfully demonstrated the application of neural networks in determining optimal parameters for experimental device design.
  • The larger monolithic PET detector variant showed superior spatial resolution, indicating its potential for improved PET imaging.