Method and apparatus for radiation detection
US7034310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F39/1892
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An imaging system for imaging a living organism that is treated with a radionuclide emitting positrons is provided. A portion of the emitted positrons create photons within said living organism. The living organism is placed between first and second detection systems, which are diametrically opposed. The first and second detection systems are comprised of a plurality of position sensitive detectors. A portion of said photons are detected within said detection systems. A multi-channel readout system is coupled to the position sensitive detectors. A display system is coupled to the multi-channel readout system and includes a processor which determines directions of the portion of said photons.
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