On timing-optimized SiPMs for Cherenkov detection to boost low cost time-of-flight PET
Objective. Recent SiPM developments and improved front-end electronics have opened
new doors in TOF-PET with a focus on prompt photon detection. For instance, the relatively …
new doors in TOF-PET with a focus on prompt photon detection. For instance, the relatively …
Potential of depth-of-interaction-based detection time correction in cherenkov emitter crystals for tof-pet
Cherenkov light can improve the timing resolution of positron emission tomography (PET)
radiation detectors, thanks to its prompt emission. Coincidence time resolutions (CTRs) of …
radiation detectors, thanks to its prompt emission. Coincidence time resolutions (CTRs) of …
Pushing the limit of BGO-based dual-ended Cherenkov PET detectors through photon transit time correction
Objective. The high production cost of commonly used lutetium-based fast scintillators and
the development of silicon photomultipliers technology have made bismuth germanate …
the development of silicon photomultipliers technology have made bismuth germanate …
Effect of detector geometry and surface finish on cerenkov based time estimation in monolithic BGO detectors
J Maebe, S Vandenberghe - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2023 - iopscience.iop.org
Objective. Time-of-flight positron emission tomography based on bismuth germanate (BGO)
detectors is made possible due to fast emission of Cerenkov light. Only around 17 Cerenkov …
detectors is made possible due to fast emission of Cerenkov light. Only around 17 Cerenkov …
Detailed simulation for the ClearMind prototype detection module and event reconstruction using artificial intelligence
CH Sung, L Cappellugola, M Follin, S Curtoni… - Nuclear Instruments and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The ClearMind project aims to develop the TOF-PET position sensitive detection module
optimized for the time resolution, spatial resolution, and detection efficiency. For this, the …
optimized for the time resolution, spatial resolution, and detection efficiency. For this, the …
Colored reflectors to improve coincidence timing resolution of BGO-based time-of-flight PET detectors
Abstract Time-of-flight (TOF) positron emission tomography (PET) detectors improve the
signal-to-noise ratio of PET images by limiting the position of the generation of two 511 keV …
signal-to-noise ratio of PET images by limiting the position of the generation of two 511 keV …
A generative adversarial network to speed up optical Monte Carlo simulations
Detailed simulation of optical photon transport and detection in radiation detectors is often
used for crystal-based gamma detector optimization. However, the time and memory burden …
used for crystal-based gamma detector optimization. However, the time and memory burden …
Cherenkov light emission in pure cherenkov emitters for prompt gamma imaging
L Rebolo, C Trigila, J Ellin, PMM Correia… - IEEE transactions on …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Proton range verification (PRV) in proton therapy by means of prompt-gamma detection is a
promising but challenging approach. High-count rates, energies ranging between 1 and 7 …
promising but challenging approach. High-count rates, energies ranging between 1 and 7 …
Predicting time-of-flight with Cerenkov light in BGO: a three-stage network approach with multiple timing kernels prior
X Feng, H Ran, H Liu - Physics in Medicine & Biology, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Objective. In the quest for enhanced image quality in positron emission tomography (PET)
reconstruction, the introduction of time-of-flight (TOF) constraints in TOF-PET reconstruction …
reconstruction, the introduction of time-of-flight (TOF) constraints in TOF-PET reconstruction …
Emphasizing Cherenkov Photons From Bismuth Germanate by Single Photon Response Deconvolution
Bismuth germanate (BGO) has been receiving attention again because it is a potential
scintillator for future time-of-flight positron emission tomography. Owing to its optical …
scintillator for future time-of-flight positron emission tomography. Owing to its optical …