Author/Authors :
Blanco، نويسنده , , A. and Chepel، نويسنده , , V. and Ferreira-Marques، نويسنده , , R. and Fonte، نويسنده , , P. and Lopes، نويسنده , , M.I. and Peskov، نويسنده , , V. and Policarpo، نويسنده , , A.، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
In this study, we address the feasibility and main properties of a positron emission tomograph (PET) based on RPCs. The concept, making use of the converter-plate principle, takes advantage of the intrinsic layered structure of RPCs and its simple and economic construction. The extremely good time and position resolutions of RPCs also allow the TOF-PET imaging technique to be considered.
Carlo simulations, supported by experimental data, are presented and the main advantages and drawbacks for applications of potential interest are discussed.
Keywords :
Gaseous detectors , RPC , PET , TOF
