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Bouziri H, Pepin CM, Koua K, Benhouria M, Paulin C, Ouyang J, Normandin M, Pratte JF, El Fakhri G, Lecomte R, Fontaine R. Investigation of a Model-based Time-over-threshold Technique for Phoswich Crystal Discrimination. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES 2022; 6:393-403. [PMID: 35372739 PMCID: PMC8974315 DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2021.3077412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The best crystal identification (CI) algorithms proposed so far for phoswich detectors are based on adaptive filtering and pulse shape discrimination (PSD). However, these techniques require free running analog to digital converters, which is no longer possible with the ever increasing pixelization of new detectors. We propose to explore the dual-threshold time-over-threshold (ToT) technique, used to measure events energy and time of occurence, as a more robust solution for crystal identification with broad energy windows in phoswich detectors. In this study, phoswich assemblies made of various combinations of LGSO and LYSO scintillators with decay times in the range 30 to 65 ns were investigated for the LabPET II detection front-end. The electronic readout is based on a 4 × 8 APD array where pixels are individually coupled to charge sensitive preamplifiers followed by first order CR-RC shapers with 75 ns peaking time. Crystal identification data were sorted out based on the measurements of likeliness between acquired signals and a time domain model of the analog front-end. Results demonstrate that crystal identification can be successfully performed using a dual-threshold ToT scheme with a discrimination accuracy of 99.1% for LGSO (30 ns)/LGSO (45 ns), 98.1% for LGSO (65 ns)/LYSO (40 ns) and 92.1% for LYSO (32 ns)/LYSO (47 ns), for an energy window of [350-650] keV. Moreover, the method shows a discrimination accuracy >97% for the two first pairs and ~90% for the last one when using a wide energy window of [250-650] keV.
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- Haithem Bouziri
- Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1K 0A5
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- Sherbrooke Molecular Imaging Center, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1H 5N4
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- Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1K 0A5
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- Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1K 0A5
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- Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1K 0A5
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114 USA
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114 USA
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- Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1K 0A5
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- Gordon Center for Medical Imaging, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02114 USA
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- Sherbrooke Molecular Imaging Center, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1H 5N4
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- Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT) and with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada J1K 0A5
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Schaart DR. Physics and technology of time-of-flight PET detectors. Phys Med Biol 2021; 66. [PMID: 33711831 DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/abee56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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The imaging performance of clinical positron emission tomography (PET) systems has evolved impressively during the last ∼15 years. A main driver of these improvements has been the introduction of time-of-flight (TOF) detectors with high spatial resolution and detection efficiency, initially based on photomultiplier tubes, later silicon photomultipliers. This review aims to offer insight into the challenges encountered, solutions developed, and lessons learned during this period. Detectors based on fast, bright, inorganic scintillators form the scope of this work, as these are used in essentially all clinical TOF-PET systems today. The improvement of the coincidence resolving time (CRT) requires the optimization of the entire detection chain and a sound understanding of the physics involved facilitates this effort greatly. Therefore, the theory of scintillation detector timing is reviewed first. Once the fundamentals have been set forth, the principal detector components are discussed: the scintillator and the photosensor. The parameters that influence the CRT are examined and the history, state-of-the-art, and ongoing developments are reviewed. Finally, the interplay between these components and the optimization of the overall detector design are considered. Based on the knowledge gained to date, it appears feasible to improve the CRT from the values of 200-400 ps achieved by current state-of-the-art TOF-PET systems to about 100 ps or less, even though this may require the implementation of advanced methods such as time resolution recovery. At the same time, it appears unlikely that a system-level CRT in the order of ∼10 ps can be reached with conventional scintillation detectors. Such a CRT could eliminate the need for conventional tomographic image reconstruction and a search for new approaches to timestamp annihilation photons with ultra-high precision is therefore warranted. While the focus of this review is on timing performance, it attempts to approach the topic from a clinically driven perspective, i.e. bearing in mind that the ultimate goal is to optimize the value of PET in research and (personalized) medicine.
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- Dennis R Schaart
- Delft University of Technology, Radiation Science & Technology dept., section Medical Physics & Technology, Mekelweg 15, 2629 JB Delft, The Netherlands
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Sharma N, Silarski M, Chhokar J, Czerwinski E, Curceanu C, Dulski K, Farbaniec K, Gajos A, Del Grande R, Gorgol M, Hiesmayr BC, Jasinska B, Kacprzak K, Kaplon L, Kisielewska D, Klimaszewski K, Korcyl G, Kowalski P, Krawczyk N, Krzemien W, Kozik T, Kubicz E, Mohammed M, Niedzwiecki S, Palka M, Pawlik-Niedzwiecka M, Raczynski L, Raj J, Sharma S, Shivani S, Shopa RY, Skurzok M, Wislicki W, Zgardzinska B, Moskal P. Hit-Time and Hit-Position Reconstruction in Strips of Plastic Scintillators Using Multithreshold Readouts. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES 2020. [DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2020.2990621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Won JY, Ko GB, Kim KY, Park H, Lee S, Son JW, Lee JS. Comparator-less PET data acquisition system using single-ended memory interface input receivers of FPGA. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2020; 65:155007. [DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab8689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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Estimating relationship between the time over threshold and energy loss by photons in plastic scintillators used in the J-PET scanner. EJNMMI Phys 2020; 7:39. [PMID: 32504254 PMCID: PMC7275104 DOI: 10.1186/s40658-020-00306-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The time-over-threshold (TOT) technique is being used widely due to itsimplications in developing the multi-channel readouts, mainly when fast signal processing is required. Using the TOT technique, as a measure of energy loss instead of charge integration methods, significantly reduces the signal readout costs by combining the time and energy information. Therefore, this approach can potentially be utilized in J-PET tomograph which is built from plastic scintillators characterized by fast light signals. The drawback in adopting this technique lies in the non-linear correlation between input energy loss and TOT of the signal. The main motivation behind this work is to develop the relationship between TOT and energy loss and validate it by the J-PET tomograph setup. METHODS The experiment was performed using a 22Na beta emitter source placed in the center of the J-PET tomograph. This isotope produces photons of two different energies: 511 keV photons from the positron annihilation (direct annihilation or through the formation of a para-positronium atom or pick-off process of ortho-positronium atoms) and a 1275 keV prompt photon. This allows the study of the correlation between TOT values and energy loss for energy ranges up to 1000 keV. Since the photon interacts predominantly via Compton scattering inside the plastic scintillator, there is no direct information of the energy deposition. However, using the J-PET geometry, one can measure the scattering angle of the interacting photon. Since the 22Na source emits photons of two different energies, it is necessary to know unambiguously the energy of incident photons and their corresponding scattering angles in order to estimate energy deposition. In summary, this work presents a dedicated algorithm developed to tag photons of different energies and studying their scattering angles to calculate the energy deposition by the interacting photons. RESULTS A new method was elaborated to measure the energy loss by photons interacting with plastic scintillators used in the J-PET tomograph. We find the relationship between the energy loss and TOT is non-linear and can be described by the functions TOT = A0 + A1 * ln(E dep + A2) + A3 * (ln(E dep + A2))2 and TOT = A0 - A1 * A2[Formula: see text]. In addition, we also introduced a theoretical model to calculate the TOT as a function of energy loss in plastic scintillators. CONCLUSIONS A relationship between TOT and energy loss by photons interacting inside the plastic scintillators used in J-PET scanner is established for a deposited energy range of 100-1000 keV.
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Angelico E, Elagin A, Frisch HJ, Spieglan E, Adams BW, Foley MR, Minot MJ. Air-transfer production method for large-area picosecond photodetectors. THE REVIEW OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS 2020; 91:053105. [PMID: 32486706 DOI: 10.1063/5.0008606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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We have designed and prototyped the process steps for the batch production of large-area micro-channel-plate photomultipliers (MCP-PMT) using the "air-transfer" assembly process developed with single LAPPDTM modules. Results are presented addressing the challenges of designing a robust package that can transmit large numbers of electrical signals for pad or strip readout from inside the vacuum tube and of hermetically sealing the large-perimeter window-body interface. We have also synthesized a photocathode in a large-area low-aspect-ratio volume and have shown that the micro-channel plates recover their functionality after cathode synthesis. These steps inform a design for a multi-module batch facility employing dual nested low-vacuum and ultra-high-vacuum systems in a small-footprint. The facility design provides full access to multiple MCP-PMT modules prior to hermetic pinch-off for leak-checking and real-time photocathode optimization.
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- E Angelico
- Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- Enrico Fermi Institute, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60637, USA
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- Incom, Inc., Charlton, Massachusetts 01507, USA
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- Incom, Inc., Charlton, Massachusetts 01507, USA
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- Incom, Inc., Charlton, Massachusetts 01507, USA
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Niu X, Yan J, Wang X, Yang H, Ke L, Chen J, Du C, Zhang X, Zhao C, Kong J, Su H. Evaluation of energy correction algorithm for signals of PET in heavy-ion cancer therapy device. NUCLEAR ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2019.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ko GB, Lee JS. Time-based signal sampling using sawtooth-shaped threshold. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 64:125020. [DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab1f23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Teuho J, Han C, Riehakainen L, Honkaniemi A, Tirri M, Liljenbäck H, Virta J, Gu S, Liu S, Wan L, Teräs M, Roivainen A, Xie Q, Knuuti J. NEMA NU 4-2008 and in vivo imaging performance of RAYCAN trans-PET/CT X5 small animal imaging system. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 64:115014. [DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/ab1856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Sharma S. Time Over Threshold as a measure of energy response of plastic scintillators used in the J-PET detector. EPJ WEB OF CONFERENCES 2019. [DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201919905014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The Jagiellonian Positron Emission Tomograph (J-PET) is a multipurpose detector being developed to provide an economical alternative of commercially available PETs as well as to perform the tests on the discrete symmetries and entanglement. It is composed of 192 plastic scintillators axially arranged in three cylindrical layers. In the framework of J-PET detector, Time-Over-Threshold (TOT) approach is adopted for the signal readouts in order to utilize the excellent time resolution of the plastic scintillators. In this paper, we present a method elaborated for establishing a relation between TOT and energy loss.
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Won JY, Lee JS. Highly Integrated FPGA-Only Signal Digitization Method Using Single-Ended Memory Interface Input Receivers for Time-of-Flight PET Detectors. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS 2018; 12:1401-1409. [PMID: 30113901 DOI: 10.1109/tbcas.2018.2865581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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We propose a new highly integrated field-programm-able gate array (FPGA) only signal digitization method for individual signal digitization of time-of-flight positron emission tomography (TOF PET). We configured I/O port of the FPGA with a single-ended memory interface (SeMI) input receiver. The SeMI is a single-ended voltage-referenced interface that has a common reference voltage per I/O Bank, such that each SeMI input receiver can serve as a voltage comparator. The FPGA-only digitizer that uses the single-ended input receivers does not require a separate digitizing integrated chip, and can obtain twice as many signals as that using LVDS input receivers. We implemented a highly integrated digitizer consisting of 82 energy and 82 timing channels using a 28-nm FPGA. The energy and arrival time were measured using a 625-ps binary counter, and a 10-ps time-to-digital converter (TDC), respectively. We first measured the intrinsic characteristics of the proposed FPGA-only digitizer. The SeMI input receiver functioned as the voltage comparator without undesirable offset voltage. The standard deviation value of the time difference measured using two SeMI input receivers with respective TDCs was less than 14.6 ps RMS. In addition, we fed signals from the TOF PET detectors to the SeMI input receivers directly and collected data. The TOF PET detector consisted of a 3 × 3 × 20 mm3 LYSO crystal coupled with a silicon photomultiplier. The energy resolutions were 7.7% and 7.1% for two TOF PET detectors. The coincidence resolving time was 204 ps full width at half maximum. The SeMI digitizer with a high-performance signal digitizer, processor, and high-speed transceivers provides a compact all-in-one data acquisition system.
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New Digital Plug and Imaging Sensor for a Proton Therapy Monitoring System Based on Positron Emission Tomography. SENSORS 2018; 18:s18093006. [PMID: 30241279 PMCID: PMC6164641 DOI: 10.3390/s18093006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2018] [Revised: 09/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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One of the most challenging areas of sensor development for nuclear medicine is the design of proton therapy monitoring systems. Sensors are operated in a high detection rate regime in beam-on conditions. We realized a prototype of a monitoring system for proton therapy based on the technique of positron emission tomography. We used the Plug and Imaging (P&I) technology in this application. This sensing system includes LYSO/silicon photomultiplier (SiPM) detection elements, fast digital multi voltage threshold (MVT) readout electronics and dedicated image reconstruction algorithms. In this paper, we show that the P&I sensor system has a uniform response and is controllable in the experimental conditions of the proton therapy room. The prototype of PET monitoring device based on the P&I sensor system has an intrinsic experimental spatial resolution of approximately 3 mm (FWHM), obtained operating the prototype both during the beam irradiation and right after it. The count-rate performance of the P&I sensor approaches 5 Mcps and allows the collection of relevant statistics for the nuclide analysis. The measurement of both the half life and the relative abundance of the positron emitters generated in the target volume through irradiation of 1010 protons in approximately 15 s is performed with 0.5% and 5% accuracy, respectively.
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Kim KB, Choi Y, Jung J, Lee S, Choe HJ, Leem HT. Analog and digital signal processing method using multi-time-over-threshold and FPGA for PET. Med Phys 2018; 45:4104-4111. [PMID: 30043982 DOI: 10.1002/mp.13101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Revised: 07/13/2018] [Accepted: 07/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The goal of this study was to develop an analog and digital signal processing method using multi-time-over-threshold (MTOT) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to extract PET event information by using the internal clock of FPGA (~350 MHz), without ADC and TDC. METHODS The PET detector modules were composed of a 4 × 4 matrix of 3 × 3 × 20 mm3 LYSO and 4 × 4 SiPM array. Output charge signals of PET detector modules were amplified and fed into four comparators to generate trigger signals. The energy of the detected gamma ray was calculated by integrating the digitized pulse and the arrival time was determined from the time stamp of the lowest trigger signal by FPGA. The data packet containing energy, time, and position information was stored in list mode on the host computer. RESULTS The performance of analog and digital signal processing circuits using MTOT method and FPGA was evaluated by measuring energy and time resolution of the proposed method and the values were 19% and 900 ps, respectively. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the proposed MTOT method consisting of only FPGA without ADC and TDC could provide a simple and cost-effective analog and digital signal processing system for PET.
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- Kyu Bom Kim
- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-742, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-742, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-742, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-742, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-742, South Korea
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- Department of Electronic Engineering, Sogang University, 1 Shinsu-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-742, South Korea
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Du J, Schmall JP, Judenhofer MS, Di K, Yang Y, Cherry SR. A Time-Walk Correction Method for PET Detectors Based on Leading Edge Discriminators. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017; 1:385-390. [PMID: 29276798 PMCID: PMC5739333 DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2017.2726534] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The leading edge timing pick-off technique is the simplest timing extraction method for PET detectors. Due to the inherent time-walk of the leading edge technique, corrections should be made to improve timing resolution, especially for time-of-flight PET. Time-walk correction can be done by utilizing the relationship between the threshold crossing time and the event energy on an event by event basis. In this paper, a time-walk correction method is proposed and evaluated using timing information from two identical detectors both using leading edge discriminators. This differs from other techniques that use an external dedicated reference detector, such as a fast PMT-based detector using constant fraction techniques to pick-off timing information. In our proposed method, one detector was used as reference detector to correct the time-walk of the other detector. Time-walk in the reference detector was minimized by using events within a small energy window (508.5 - 513.5 keV). To validate this method, a coincidence detector pair was assembled using two SensL MicroFB SiPMs and two 2.5 mm × 2.5 mm × 20 mm polished LYSO crystals. Coincidence timing resolutions using different time pick-off techniques were obtained at a bias voltage of 27.5 V and a fixed temperature of 20 °C. The coincidence timing resolution without time-walk correction were 389.0 ± 12.0 ps (425 -650 keV energy window) and 670.2 ± 16.2 ps (250-750 keV energy window). The timing resolution with time-walk correction improved to 367.3 ± 0.5 ps (425 - 650 keV) and 413.7 ± 0.9 ps (250 - 750 keV). For comparison, timing resolutions were 442.8 ± 12.8 ps (425 - 650 keV) and 476.0 ± 13.0 ps (250 - 750 keV) using constant fraction techniques, and 367.3 ± 0.4 ps (425 - 650 keV) and 413.4 ± 0.9 ps (250 - 750 keV) using a reference detector based on the constant fraction technique. These results show that the proposed leading edge based time-walk correction method works well. Timing resolution obtained using this method was equivalent to that obtained using a reference detector and was better than that obtained using constant fraction discriminators.
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- Junwei Du
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis, CA 95616 USA
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Li B, Xie Q, Guo Y, Zeng C, Wang S, Zheng R, Wan L, Xiao P. A Panel PET With Window: Design, Performance Evaluation, and Prototype Development. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES 2017. [DOI: 10.1109/trpms.2017.2706284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Raczyński L, Wiślicki W, Krzemień W, Kowalski P, Alfs D, Bednarski T, Białas P, Curceanu C, Czerwiński E, Dulski K, Gajos A, Głowacz B, Gorgol M, Hiesmayr B, Jasińska B, Kamińska D, Korcyl G, Kozik T, Krawczyk N, Kubicz E, Mohammed M, Pawlik-Niedźwiecka M, Niedźwiecki S, Pałka M, Rudy Z, Rundel O, Sharma NG, Silarski M, Smyrski J, Strzelecki A, Wieczorek A, Zgardzińska B, Zieliński M, Moskal P. Calculation of the time resolution of the J-PET tomograph using kernel density estimation. Phys Med Biol 2017; 62:5076-5097. [DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aa7005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Xi D, Liu X, Zeng C, Liu W, Li Y, Hua Y, Mei X, Kim H, Xiao P, Kao CM, Xie Q. Modularized compact positron emission tomography detector for rapid system development. J Med Imaging (Bellingham) 2017; 4:011006. [PMID: 28018941 PMCID: PMC5169362 DOI: 10.1117/1.jmi.4.1.011006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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We report the development of a modularized compact positron emission tomography (PET) detector that outputs serial streams of digital samples of PET event pulses via an Ethernet interface using the UDP/IP protocol to enable rapid configuration of a PET system by connecting multiple such detectors via a network switch to a computer. Presently, the detector is [Formula: see text] in extent (excluding I/O connectors) and contains an [Formula: see text] array of [Formula: see text] one-to-one coupled lutetium-yttrium oxyorthosilicate/silicon photomultiplier pixels. It employs cross-wire and stripline readouts to merge the outputs of the 216 detector pixels to 24 channels. Signals at these channels are sampled using a built-in 24-ch, 4-level field programmable gate arrays-only multivoltage threshold digitizer. In the computer, software programs are implemented to analyze the digital samples to extract event information and to perform energy qualification and coincidence filtering. We have developed two such detectors. We show that all their pixels can be accurately discriminated and measure a crystal-level energy resolution of 14.4% to 19.4% and a detector-level coincidence time resolution of 1.67 ns FWHM. Preliminary imaging results suggests that a PET system based on the detectors can achieve an image resolution of [Formula: see text].
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- Daoming Xi
- Raycan Technology Co., Ltd., Building 17, 8 Jinfeng Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Raycan Technology Co., Ltd., Building 17, 8 Jinfeng Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Raycan Technology Co., Ltd., Building 17, 8 Jinfeng Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Raycan Technology Co., Ltd., Building 17, 8 Jinfeng Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- Raycan Technology Co., Ltd., Building 17, 8 Jinfeng Road, SND, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215163, China
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- University of Chicago, Department of Radiology, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC-2026, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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- University of Chicago, Department of Radiology, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, MC-2026, Chicago, Illinois 60637, United States
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- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Luoyu Road 1037, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, China
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Wang L, Zhu J, Liang X, Niu M, Wu X, Kao CM, Kim H, Xie Q. Performance evaluation of the Trans-PET® BioCaliburn® LH system: a large FOV small-animal PET system. Phys Med Biol 2014; 60:137-50. [PMID: 25479202 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/60/1/137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
UNLABELLED The Trans-PET(®) BioCaliburn(®) LH is a commercial positron emission tomography (PET) system for animal imaging. The system offers a large transaxial field-of-view (FOV) of 13.0 cm to allow imaging of multiple rodents or larger animals. This paper evaluates and reports the performance characteristics of this system. METHODS in this paper, the system was evaluated for its spatial resolutions, sensitivity, scatter fraction, count rate performance and image quality in accordance with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) NU-4 2008 specification with modifications. Phantoms and animals not specified in the NEMA specification were also scanned to provide further demonstration of its imaging capability. RESULTS the spatial resolution is 1.0 mm at the center. When using a 350-650 keV energy window and a 5 ns coincidence time window, the sensitivity at the center is 2.04%. The noise equivalent count-rate curve reaches a peak value of 62 kcps at 28 MBq for the mouse-sized phantom and a peak value of 25 kcps at 31 MBq for the rat-sized phantom. The scatter fractions are 8.4% and 17.7% for the mouse- and rat-sized phantoms, respectively. The uniformity and recovery coefficients measured by using the NEMA image-quality phantom both indicate good imaging performance, even though the reconstruction algorithm provided by the vendor does not implement all desired corrections. The Derenzo-phantom images show that the system can resolve 1.0 mm diameter rods. Animal studies demonstrate the capabilities of the system in dynamic imaging and to image multiple rodents. CONCLUSION the Trans-PET(®) BioCaliburn(®) LH system offers high spatial resolution, a large transaixal FOV and adequate sensitivity. It produces animal images of good quality and supports dynamic imaging. The system is an attractive imaging technology for preclinical research.
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- Luyao Wang
- Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, People's Republic of China. Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Wuhan, Hubei 430074, People's Republic of China
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Grant AM, Levin CS. A new dual threshold time-over-threshold circuit for fast timing in PET. Phys Med Biol 2014; 59:3421-30. [PMID: 24889105 DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/59/13/3421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Time-over-threshold (ToT) is attractive as a method of combined timing and energy encoding in positron emission tomography (PET) due to its simplicity in implementation and readout. However, conventional single threshold ToT has a nonlinear response and generally suffers from a tradeoff between timing and energy resolution. The resulting poor performance is not fit for applications requiring fast timing, such as time-of-flight (ToF) PET. In this work it is shown experimentally that by replacing single threshold ToT with a dual threshold method in a new compact circuit, excellent time resolution can be achieved (154 ps FWHM for 3 × 3 × 5 mm(3) LYSO crystals), suitable for ToF. Dual threshold ToT timing results have been compared to a similar single threshold design, demonstrating that dual threshold ToT performance is far superior to that of single threshold ToT (154 ps versus 418 ps coincidence time resolution for the dual and single threshold cases, respectively). A method of correcting for nonlinearity in dual threshold ToT energy spectra is also demonstrated.
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- Alexander M Grant
- Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA. Molecular Imaging Program at Stanford (MIPS), Department of Radiology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA
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Cho S, Grazioso R, Zhang N, Aykac M, Schmand M. Digital timing: sampling frequency, anti-aliasing filter and signal interpolation filter dependence on timing resolution. Phys Med Biol 2011; 56:7569-83. [DOI: 10.1088/0031-9155/56/23/015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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