Study of multi-pixel Geiger-mode avalanche photodiodes as a read-out for PET

We have studied the performance of two multi-pixel Geiger-mode APDs (recently developed by the Centre of Perspective Technologies and Apparatus (CPTA) in Moscow) with 1×1 mm2 and 3×3 mm2 sensitive area as a readout for LSO and LYSO scintillator crystals. Energy and timing spectra were measured using...

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Autores principales: Musienko, Yuri, Auffray, Etiennette, Lecoq, Paul, Reucroft, Stephen, Swain, John, Trummer, Julia
Lenguaje:eng
Publicado: 2007
Materias:
Health Physics and Radiation Effects
Acceso en línea:https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nima.2006.10.109
http://cds.cern.ch/record/1035257
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Sumario:We have studied the performance of two multi-pixel Geiger-mode APDs (recently developed by the Centre of Perspective Technologies and Apparatus (CPTA) in Moscow) with 1×1 mm2 and 3×3 mm2 sensitive area as a readout for LSO and LYSO scintillator crystals. Energy and timing spectra were measured using a 22Na γ-source. The results of this study allow us to conclude that this photodetector is a very promising candidate for PET applications.

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