arxiv: 1311.6152 · v2 · pith:C6AXJUA4new · submitted 2013-11-24 · ⚛️ physics.ins-det · nucl-ex· physics.med-ph

A novel method for calibration and monitoring of time synchronization of TOF-PET scanners by means of cosmic rays

M. Silarski , E. Czerwi\'nski , T. Bednarski , P. Moskal , P. Bia{\l}as , {\L}. Kap{\l}on , A. Kochanowski , G. Korcyl

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J. Kowal P. Kowalski T. Kozik W. Krzemie\'n M. Molenda Sz. Nied\'zwiecki M. Pa{\l}ka M. Pawlik L. Raczy\'nski Z. Rudy P. Salabura N.G. Sharma A. S{\l}omski J. Smyrski A. Strzelecki W. Wi\'slicki M. Zieli\'nski N. Zo\'n

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All of the present methods for calibration and monitoring of TOF-PET scanner detectors utilize radioactive isotopes such as e.g. $^{22}$Na or $^{68}$Ge, which are placed or rotate inside the scanner. In this article we describe a novel method based on the cosmic rays application to the PET calibration and monitoring methods. The concept allows to overcome many of the drawbacks of the present methods and it is well suited for newly developed TOF-PET scanners with a large longitudinal field of view. The method enables also monitoring of the quality of the scintillator materials and in general allows for the continuous quality assurance of the PET detector performance.

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A novel method for calibration and monitoring of time synchronization of TOF-PET scanners by means of cosmic rays

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