PEDRO: A hybrid small animal imaging system

J. M C Brown, M. R. Dimmock, J. E. Gillam, M. Jones, R. A. Lewis, A. Lynch, G. Panjkovic, C. Hall

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    Abstract

    The Pixelated Emission Detector for RadiOisotopes (PEDRO) is a hybrid emission imaging system designed for the measurement of single photon emission from small animals. The PEDRO is based on the combination of mechanical and electronic collimation (through the Compton effect). It utilizes a Compton-camera stack geometry situated behind an aperture array to modulate the incident radiation. The geometry is intended to maximize detection efficiency over a wide range of photon energies whilst maintaining the enhanced resolution of Single Photon Emission Imaging (SPEI). Geant4 simulations have been performed to allow validation of the model with experimental and theoretical data. This paper presents a preliminary validation of the simulation and an investigation into the effects of detector spacing for a multi-plane detector geometry.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record, NSS/MIC 2009
    PublisherIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    Pages2683-2685
    Number of pages3
    ISBN (Print)9781424439621
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2009
    EventIEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference 2009 - Orlando, United States of America
    Duration: 25 Oct 200931 Oct 2009

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference 2009
    Abbreviated titleNSS/MIC 2009
    Country/TerritoryUnited States of America
    CityOrlando
    Period25/10/0931/10/09
    Other2009 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium Conference Record


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