A new approach to position reconstruction in TOFPET

Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) is a state-of-the-art technique in designing sophisticated apparatus for various applications in science and technology. We adopted MCS based on GEANT (GEometry ANd Tracking) in order to design a simple timeof-flight positron emission tomography (TOFPET). In MCS studies,...

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Published inarXiv.org
Main Author Mondal, Nagendra Nath
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 29.06.2010
Subjects
Computer simulation
Diagnostic systems
Emission analysis
Monte Carlo simulation
Positron emission
Reconstruction
State of the art
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Summary:Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS) is a state-of-the-art technique in designing sophisticated apparatus for various applications in science and technology. We adopted MCS based on GEANT (GEometry ANd Tracking) in order to design a simple timeof-flight positron emission tomography (TOFPET). In MCS studies, a new method of position reconstruction of positron-electron annihilation points has been developed so far. Simulation results show that this technique may not be useful for small animal imaging camera but might be practicable in diagnostic TOFPET camera. Specific issue of this simulation technique is discussed.
ISSN:2331-8422