Dependence of timing resolution on crystal size for TOF PET

• Published in: 2007 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record Vol. 4; pp. 2875 - 2879
• Main Authors: Chang Lyong Kim, Dolinsky, S., Burr, K.C., Zelakiewicz, S., McDaniel, D.L.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.10.2007
• Subjects: Assembly; Crystals; Image quality; Image resolution; Nuclear and plasma sciences; Positron emission tomography; Pulse measurements; Solid scintillation detectors; Stimulated emission; Timing jitter

Recently, with the prospect of great improvement in image quality, the development of time of flight technology has become an exciting topic for positron emission tomography. The excitement was further accelerated by the introduction of various fast and high light output scintillators as well as pho...