HIGH RESOLUTION GAMMA RAY DETECTORS FOR POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) AND SINGLE PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (SPECT)
    151.
    发明申请
    HIGH RESOLUTION GAMMA RAY DETECTORS FOR POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) AND SINGLE PHOTON EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (SPECT) 审中-公开
    用于正电子发射断层显像(PET)和单光子发射计算机断层显像(SPECT)的高分辨率伽马射线检测器

    公开(公告)号:WO9107673A3

    公开(公告)日:1991-06-27

    申请号:PCT/US9006571

    申请日:1990-11-09

    CPC classification number: G01T1/201 A61B6/037 G01T1/2985

    Abstract: A device and method for detecting gamma rays in a diagnostic imaging system preferably utilizing fast step index scintillating fibers and photomultipliers is provided by the present invention. A plurality of scintillating fibers are formed into layers comprising substantially parallel fibers positioned lengthwise each other in each layer. Each layer is positioned parallel each adjacent layer with each layer having its respective fibers at an angle of substantially either 60 or 90° to each adjacent layer. Preferably, position sensitive photomultipliers are provided and each photomultiplier is coupled to a plurality of fibers and each fiber has at least one end coupled to a photomultiplier. Data output from each photomultiplier is collected and processed to determine spatial coordinates of the origination position of a detected gamma ray. The present invention provides a high resolution gamma ray detector having an improved signal-to-noise ratio. This improves significantly the diagnostic power of the presently used PET and SPECT systems, and greatly extends the field of their application both in medical diagnosis and research. In addition, the present invention enables use of longer-lived positron emitting radiactive isotopes than presently used in typical PET systems.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于在诊断成像系统中检测伽马射线的装置和方法,其优选地利用快速阶跃折射率闪烁纤维和光电倍增管。 多个闪烁纤维形成为包括在每层中彼此纵向相互定位的基本上平行的纤维的层。 每层平行于每个相邻层设置,每层具有其各自的纤维,其角度基本上为60°或90°; 到每个相邻的层。 优选地,提供位置灵敏的光电倍增器,并且每个光电倍增器耦合到多个光纤,并且每个光纤具有耦合到光电倍增器的至少一端。 收集并处理来自每个光电倍增管的数据输出,以确定检测到的伽玛射线的起始位置的空间坐标。 本发明提供具有改进的信噪比的高分辨率伽马射线检测器。 这显着改善了目前使用的PET和SPECT系统的诊断能力,并极大地扩展了它们在医学诊断和研究中的应用领域。 此外,本发明能够使用比目前在典型PET系统中使用的寿命更长的正电子发射辐射同位素。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING RADIOISOTOPES IN FLUIDS
    152.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETECTING RADIOISOTOPES IN FLUIDS 审中-公开
    用于检测流体中放射性物质的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:WO1988006297A1

    公开(公告)日:1988-08-25

    申请号:PCT/GB1988000099

    申请日:1988-02-18

    CPC classification number: G01T1/201 G01T7/02

    Abstract: Apparatus for detecting radioisotopes in fluids (e.g. in gas/liquid chromatography) comprises a bundle of scintillating optical fibres (12) extending along the interior of a conduit (10), along which a fluid may flow, and having the ends (14, 16) thereof passing through the side of the conduit (10) to light detecting means (18, 20). Other embodiments and methods of use are described.

    Abstract translation: 用于检测流体中的放射性同位素的装置(例如在气/液色谱中)包括沿着导管(10)的内部延伸的一束闪烁光纤(12),流体可以流过该束,并且具有端部(14,16) )通过导管(10)的一侧到光检测装置(18,20)。 描述了其它实施例和使用方法。

    SEGMENTED FIBER-BASED NUCLEAR LEVEL GAUGE
    157.
    发明公开
    SEGMENTED FIBER-BASED NUCLEAR LEVEL GAUGE 审中-公开
    分段并基于光纤的核液位计

    公开(公告)号:EP2972137A2

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-20

    申请号:EP14772478.5

    申请日:2014-03-10

    Abstract: A nuclear level sensing gauge for measuring the level of product in a bin utilizes a plurality of scintillators arranged in a serial fashion. A source of nuclear radiation is positioned adjacent the bin, and the scintillators, which may be bundles of one or more scintillating fibers or scintillating crystals, are positioned in a serial fashion adjacent the bin opposite the source of nuclear radiation, such that nuclear radiation passing through the bin impinges upon the bundles. Light guides carry photons emitted by the scintillators—which are indicative of radiation passing through the bin—to a common photomultiplier tube. The tube is connected to electronics which convert counts of photons from the PMT into a measure of the level of radiation-absorbing product in the bin.

    MICROFABRICATED SCINTILLATION DETECTOR
    158.
    发明公开
    MICROFABRICATED SCINTILLATION DETECTOR 有权
    微型闪烁式闪烁探测器

    公开(公告)号:EP2847621A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-18

    申请号:EP12722076.2

    申请日:2012-05-08

    Abstract: The present invention discloses a microfabricated scintillation detector, comprising a channel structure (26) for containing a liquid scintillator material therein and flowing said liquid scintillator material therethrough. The channel structure (26) comprises first and second sets (30, 36) of adjacent channel portions (32, 38) arranged in first and second layers (34, 40) and in fluid communication with each other. The second set (36) of adjacent channel portions (38) is directed at right angles with respect to the first set (30) of adjacent channel portions (32). The first and second layers (34, 40) are stacked on top of each other with a separation layer (42) in between, integrally connecting said first and second layers (34, 40). The channel structure (26) simultaneously forms a light guiding structure for guiding scintillation light (52) towards a longitudinal end of the corresponding channel portion (32, 38). The scintillation detector (24) further comprises a plurality of photo detectors (54), arranged such as to receive said scintillation light (50).

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种微制造的闪烁探测器,其包括用于在其中容纳液体闪烁体材料并使所述液体闪烁体材料流过其中的通道结构(26)。 通道结构(26)包括布置在第一和第二层(34,40)中并且彼此流体连通的相邻通道部分(32,38)的第一和第二组(30,36)。 相邻通道部分(38)的第二组(36)相对于相邻通道部分(32)的第一组(30)成直角。 第一和第二层(34,40)彼此叠置,并在其间具有隔离层(42),将所述第一和第二层(34,40)整体连接。 通道结构(26)同时形成用于将闪烁光(52)引向相应通道部分(32,38)的纵向端的光导结构。 闪烁检测器(24)还包括多个光电检测器(54),布置成接收所述闪烁光(50)。

    EQUIPEMENT DE CARACTERISATION D'UN FAISCEAU DE PARTICULES
    159.
    发明公开
    EQUIPEMENT DE CARACTERISATION D'UN FAISCEAU DE PARTICULES 审中-公开
    DEVICE FOR粒子束的表征

    公开(公告)号:EP1994431A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-26

    申请号:EP07731615.6

    申请日:2007-02-13

    CPC classification number: G01T1/201 G01T1/1644

    Abstract: The invention concerns a device for analyzing a particle beam comprising at least one detector including a fiber-optic network (9), the network of parallel fibers comprising at least one first plane of parallel optical fibers oriented along a first direction X; the detector is designed to produce a light signal when the particle beam passes through the fiber-optic network, an image sensor coupled with the detector so as to output a signal representing characteristics of the light signal. The invention is characterized in that the image sensor comprises a CCD or CMOS sensor, wherein the ends of the fibers of the fiber-optic network are designed to form an image of the light signal in the plane of the CCD or CMOS sensor.

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