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http://dx.doi.org/10.7742/jksr.2019.13.2.313

Development of Sensitivity-Enhanced Detector using Pixelization of Block Scintillator with 3D Laser Engraving  

Lee, Seung-Jae (Department of Radiological Science, Dongseo University)
Baek, Cheol-Ha (Department of Radiological Science, Kangwon National University)
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Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology / v.13, no.2, 2019 , pp. 313-318 More about this Journal
Abstract
To improve the sensitivity, a detector using a block scintillator was developed. In the pixelated scintillator, a reflector is located between pixels to move the light generated from the scintillator to the photosensor as much as possible, and sensitivity loss occurs in the reflector portion. In order to improve the sensitivity and to have the characteristics of the pixelated scintillator, the block scintillator was processed into a scintillator in pixel form through three-dimensional laser engraving. The energy spectra and energy resolution of each pixel were measured, and sensitivity analysis of block and pixel scintillator was performed through GATE simulation. The measured global energy resolution was 20.7%, and the sensitivity was 18.5% higher than that of the pixel scintillator. When this detector is applied to imaging devices such as gamma camera and positron emission tomography, it will be possible to shorten the imaging time and reduce the dose of patient by using less radiation source.
Keywords
Block scintillator; sensitivity; three-dimensional laser engraving; pixelated scintillator;
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