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  • Spatial resolution is critical for identifying small brain structures in rodent positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.
  • Previous PET scanner development achieved submillimeter resolution but exceeded 0.5 mm due to crystal pitch and layer design.
  • Optimizing depth-of-interaction (DOI) detectors is key for enhancing PET scanner performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and optimize a sub-0.5 mm resolution PET scanner using 3-layer DOI detectors.
  • To evaluate different crystal layer designs for improved spatial resolution in rodent brain PET imaging.
  • To leverage GATE Monte Carlo simulations for PET scanner design optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized GATE Monte Carlo simulations to optimize three 3-layer LYSO crystal array designs (A: 4+4+7 mm, B: 3+4+4 mm, C: 3+3+5 mm) with a 0.8 mm crystal pitch.
  • Evaluated spatial resolution and imaging performance using point source and resolution phantoms with analytical and iterative algorithms.
  • The proposed PET scanner features 2 rings with 16 DOI detectors each, providing 23.4 mm axial coverage.

Main Results:

  • Design C demonstrated the most uniform spatial resolution up to a 15 mm radial offset.
  • The 0.45 mm diameter rod structures were clearly resolved with design C when using an iterative algorithm.
  • GATE simulation results showed good agreement with experimental data for radial resolution.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized crystal layer design using GATE simulations significantly improved PET scanner resolution for mouse brain imaging.
  • Achieved sub-0.5 mm spatial resolution, a critical advancement for detailed rodent brain PET studies.
  • The optimized design enables clearer visualization of fine neuroanatomical details in rodent models.