Dual crystal scintillation camera

Details Dual crystal scintillation camera Dual crystal scintillation camera

1995-06-06

1998-05-19

Fields, Carolyn E.

Radiant energy

Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling

With or including a luminophor

25036302, G01T 1164, G01T 1202

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057539170

ABSTRACT:
A scintillation camera is provided with a scintillation crystal assembly having multiple crystal layers for interacting with various photon energy levels. The camera performs imaging of conventional nuclear medicine radioisotopes as well imaging of high energy isotopes used in PET (Positron Emission Tomography) applications. The multiple crystal layers have the effect of doubling the sensitivity of the camera to high energy photons, while retaining the performance characteristics needed for conventional low energy photon imaging.

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