Technical Note: Rapid and high-resolution deep learning-based radiopharmaceutical imaging with 3D-CZT compton camera and sparse projection data.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15898
Abstract: BACKGROUND Compton camera has great potential in nuclear medicine imaging due to the high detection efficiency and the ability to simultaneously detect multi-energy radioactive sources. However, the finite resolution of the detectors will degrade the… read more here.
Keywords: compton; compton camera; radiopharmaceutical imaging; high resolution ... See more keywords
Proton range verification with MACACO II Compton camera enhanced by a neural network for event selection
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88812-5
Abstract: The applicability extent of hadron therapy for tumor treatment is currently limited by the lack of reliable online monitoring techniques. An active topic of investigation is the research of monitoring systems based on the detection… read more here.
Keywords: neural network; event selection; compton camera;
Improvement of analysis results from the GAGG scintillator Compton camera operated on an unmanned helicopter by selecting stable flight conditions
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DOI: 10.1080/00223131.2021.1948452
Abstract: A Compton camera system for use on an unmanned helicopter was previously developed to characterize the distribution of radioactive materials in highly contaminated areas. For this study, a Compton ... read more here.
Keywords: unmanned helicopter; improvement analysis; compton camera;
Study and comparison of different sensitivity models for a two-plane Compton camera.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aac8cd
Abstract: Given the strong variations in the sensitivity of Compton cameras for the detection of events originating from different points in the field of view (FoV), sensitivity correction is often necessary in Compton image reconstruction. Several… read more here.
Keywords: sensitivity models; compton camera; sensitivity; model ... See more keywords
In vivo simultaneous imaging with 99mTc and 18F using a Compton camera.
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6560/aae1d1
Abstract: We have been developing a medical imaging technique using a Compton camera. This study evaluates the feasibility of clear imaging with 99mTc and 18F simultaneously, and demonstrates in vivo imaging with 99mTc and/or 18F. We… read more here.
Keywords: compton camera; imaging 99mtc; compton; 99mtc 18f ... See more keywords
Optimization and verification of image reconstruction for a Compton camera towards application as an on-line monitor for particle therapy
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/12/07/p07015
Abstract: Particle therapy is an advanced cancer therapy that uses a feature known as the Bragg peak, in which particle beams suddenly lose their energy near the end of their range. The Bragg peak enables particle… read more here.
Keywords: line; particle therapy; compton camera; particle ... See more keywords
Visualization software for radioactive contamination based on Compton camera: COMRIS.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncad106
Abstract: Identifying and visualizing the radiation source location are important in reducing the radiation exposure of workers at the decommissioning site of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station and in improving the radiation protection functions in… read more here.
Keywords: compton camera; radiation source; radiation;
First Demonstration of Compton Camera Used for X-Ray Fluorescence Imaging
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DOI: 10.1109/tmi.2022.3226329
Abstract: X-ray fluorescence computed tomography (XFCT) is a promising approach used for obtaining the distribution of high-Z elements in the target object. The characteristic energy of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) photons makes XFCT have higher sensitivity and… read more here.
Keywords: compton; compton camera; ray fluorescence; ray ... See more keywords
Development of a Position-Sensitive 4π Compton Camera Based on a Single Segmented Scintillator
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DOI: 10.1109/tns.2020.3037896
Abstract: Scintillator-based Compton cameras, which comprise of a separated scatter and absorption detectors, neglect the Compton scattering that is followed by a photoelectric effect in a single set of scintillators, wherein the detection efficiency is severely… read more here.
Keywords: compton; position sensitive; compton camera; scintillator ... See more keywords